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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

Not all of the Turkish Su1tans were the friends of the monastery. Thus it happened that the secIusion which Ivan Risky had sought became time and again the only protection Bulgars from the vicinity had against the per ills of war and nisrule. The monas- tery may be reached over a pass from Samokoff, but it's principal approach lies through a 14-rniIe gorge from the village of Rila- These two approaches could be easily defended by a small number of men.
 On just on occasion was the monas- tery overcome by military force--in 1885 the Serbian fuedal lord Chrl en- tered it. The tower of the monastery is the monument of his conversion It was he who erected it.
 Three decades ago Risky Monas- tery became often the refuge of the Bulgarian csnlitad1es, who had their headquarters in the Rila, forests. Even today the monastery is nearly seventy miles from the railroad, as inaeces- sible as ever, and far removed from the beaten trail.
 The institution owns approximately 148,oOo acres of land. of which about 7,400 acres are under cultivation, the labor being done by hired men.
 'fAll you see here is ours" said Father Eugenius, pointing to the fields in the gorge, the splendid beach and oak forests, and the mountain glades nave about 2,5Oo sheeps, 100 cows, and more than 100 horses"
 Asked what was done with the rev enue from the forests and the fields, the Superior said part of it went to the traditional custom of lodging and feeding free, all charges; and, for three days, all strangers passing that way; and that the remainder was giv- en to schools and seminaries.
 ''We know little of the war heres'' he said, though we get mail regular 1y. We follow our devotions and hope over. The good monks of Risky were reminded of the war, however, last night when your war automobile snor- ted it's way up the gorge-''
 The chauffeur had negotiated the ooh orsepoWer machine through a desolation of water-washed boulders along the impetus mountain torrent, and then, through a dense forest of beaches and conifers. The monastery was reached about eight o'clock in the evening, and as the machine rumbled through the great eourt Jard most of the 35 monks rushed from their cells to witness the unusual event an au- tonohi1e invading the holy precincts of Rila.
 The Superior had already retired, as he was to celebrate mass at three o'clock in the morning, so Brother Mi cofer welcomed the guests, served a meal of cold beans favored with mint, cold prunes and bread, and then as- signed the Associated Press correspon- dent the best but one apartment in the monastery-that one being the quarters reserved for the king.
 Brother Nicofer said that never be- fore had an American journalist been in Risky Monastery, and he explained the simple fare by stating it was 9 week Of fasting at the Institution, and hoped \thatI the visitor would sleep well.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
To Addreso the President.

The address of the president is sim ply "The President of the United States In the First congress there was debate over a title, and it was proposed by several members that he be addressed as t'His Excellency'' and by others as His H1ghness," but Q committee reported that it is net prop CT to annex any style or letter other than that given in the constitution.
 Tn the constitutional convention the first report fixed the term of od1ce at seven years without eligibility to re- election. In debate various periods from good behavior to twenty years were favored. The limit of four years was finally adopted in grand commit tee and ratified by the constitution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
Leqnaeioua Franee.

The F'renchman feels compelled to express his thoughts, to make it ob- jectiye, to communicate it. Thought means little to a Frenchman unless he writes it or speaks it. We are a people who, when we have something to say, insist upon saying it, Some times we are accused of not even walt ing until we have something to sayl We are often called loquacious. Possi- bly, we are. But I ana not sure that we should resent the criticism. Athens was Ioquacious. But compare her winged words with the heavy laeonics of Sparta and ask yourself to which of the two the world is most indebted. -AnatoIe Le Braz in Outlook.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
IS LOVE BROKEN.

M D. M. writes: q am a young lady of 19 and very unhappy. Five years ago a young man who is now 21 claimed he dearly loved me. He was one some girls might presume to wor- ship. He moved from my town. Since, I had company of other young men. Care for them only as friends. One I loved disHked this. We quit corre- spending. Drifted apart. Can I ever regain his friendship? Said was the only one for him. Know he is the only one for me. Is love broken for ever?''
 In good time. love supposedly rights itself. One intended will find you if you keep sunshine in your heart. You will be glad you parted from him for a. better one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
TASK OF RILSKY MONASTERY
 ABOUT TO BE FINISHED, IS
 BELIEF OF FATHER EUGENIUS
Established During Reign of Turks to Keep Alive Bulgar Language and Religion It is Ready to Complete Long Term of Usefulness Founded By Ascetic.

Rila, Bulgaria, June 12.-f'The great task of Risky Monastery is about to be finished,'' said Father Eugenius to the correspondent. '"This monastery is the cradle of the new Bulgaria. It is the bridge which spans the period of suffering and subjugation which di- vides the Bulgaria of today from the great Kingdom of the ancient Bulgar- ian kings"
 Father Eugenius is the head of this religious institution, on of the world s famous rhonasteries, which is located about fourteen miles from Rila. His predecessors have presided over as many as 300 Greek Catholic monks. Today the monastery houses only tIair- ty-five.
 During the rule of the Turks, the monks from the monastery were sta toned in every Bulgarian town and large village, teaching the Bulgars their language and keeping alive their faith,'' continued the stalwart Super for Since then conditions have changed. Today our church has been reestablished and the government has passed the necessity of keeping the large number of members we had form erly."
 Rilsky Monastery was founded by Ivan Risky between 946 and 1000 A. D. Ivan of the Ri1a Desert, as he
 
 ed the reputation of being wise man. He is said to have lived in a cabin near the site of the present monastery. Invited once to visit the court of the king of the Bulgarians, Ivan replied that the king had better come to him. Around this man of force soon collect ed a number of disciples. With them he founded the monastery. King John Shishmann, in 1879, explained the Su- lperior, gave to the monastery the en- tire surrounding, then consisting of large forests of beach, oak and pine, covering the slopes of the Rila noun tain range. At the same time the monastery was granted the right of autonomy. A parchment some six feet in length is displayed as proof of this.
 Sultan Murad continued the establish ment in it's rights, as a token of which he presented the monastery with a five foot candle of wax, which is also still to be seen in the library of the noIiastery. Little by little the wealth of the institution increased, so did the number of it's buildings In 1892 the monastery was almost totally destroy ed by fire, nothing remaining intact with the exception of a tower built in 1337.- In rebuilding the monastery the old walls were made use of and care was taken to preserve the origin al Byzanthian architecture.
 Today the establishment forms an irregular quadrangle around an inter for court of about 5000 square yards. Most of the wings are four stories high. Lofty arcades, supporting, the galleries which give connection to the 300 rooms and halls of the buildings, give whole majestic aspect. Tn the center of the court stands the chapel of the monastery, and over the steep red-tiled roofs of the quadrangle peep the snow-covered peeks of the Rila range of which the Stag and King summits, $500 feet above sea level, are the highest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
R,o,., oF a vwbate,e raII.

Ask ten persons what is the strong est animal force in the world and nine will reply that it IS the blow of a Hons paw. The tenth man may ex- press the belief, based on experience, that it is the kick of Missouri mule.
 As a matter of fact, the blow of whales tail is incomparably the strong est animal force. A blow delivered by a full grown whale placed at just the right distance would smash in the side of a wooden ship as though it were an eggsflell.
 The second strongest force is the kick of a giraffe, and this terrible kick is adequate protection to these other wise helpless animals. The stroke of the Hons paw comes third on the list,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
Ret+erinn +he World.

If the world we live in is unsatis- factory you may say it is the will of God that it should be so. That gets you nowhere. You may say 1t is the law of nature it should be so. That gets you nowhere, either. But when by accurate measurement of lengths and weights and temperatures and modes of motion you understand that everything is what it is because of process then it comes to you that what process has made process can make over. Then if you like not the fashion of this world you can alter it It may we'll be that the possession of small round grain of faith enables one to say unto this mountain, Be thou re moved and be thou cast into the sea- but if you want it done you lay down tracks, put locomotives and gondola cars on them, install steam diggers at one end and barges at the other and make Goethals superintendent of the 3Oh-Eugene Weed in Century
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
-\% " LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
 (By Lee Papel
By Lee Papel

Miss Kitty made the class rito a composition on clenliness today, this being .nine:
 C1enliniss.
 It is everybodys dooty to keep cleen, no matter how derty they are. There is oceans in the werld, so nobody has eny ixcuse.
 The prinsipil use of c1en1niss is to keep germs away. Germs love dert and refuse to associate with anybody that hasent got some in thare house.
 Uther uses of clen1iniss is tidyniss, bewty and wat people will say if you don't
 People shood keep thare children c1een even if they ha1f to wash them 8 tirries a day. espeshilly babies. A derty fase baby is even verse to look at than most eileen fase ones. All the presidents of the Uninted States was kepp washed wen they was ba- bies.
 Soap and wattir is very useful in case you desire to keep c1een. but vattir without soap Is more usehll than soap without wattir- If you don't like the ideer of using wattir jest to wash yourself with, you can swim in it. thus killing berds with one stone. Fishes injoy the wattir more than eny uther animal, but they half to, so they don't deserve mutch credit for it. Cats tnjoy it the leest, so they wash themselves with thare lungs. wieh is a cleener thing for them to do than it wood be for people.
 The fase and hands shood be wash ed at least wunts day. and the en- tire figure wunts a week. Wun you are yung somebody elts scrubs your back for you, but wen you are older your arms are longer and besides, you don't half to let anybody elts in the bathroom if you don't wunt to.
 Gerls are sed to injoy clen1iniss more than boys, but this is proberly sony because they don't get derty so eezy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
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HAMBURG LUNCHEON DISH

Mix two teaspoonfuls of salt and a fourth of a teaspoonful of pepper with a pound and .three-quarters of ham burg steak and pat into a, thin loaf. Sprinkle the bottom of the roasting pan with flour and salt, place the meat in the pan and dredge with flour; place six strips of bacon over the meat and eight small round pota- toes around it after they have been par-boiled 10 minutes. Dust with flour and dot with bits of butter on each. Roast for 30 minutes in a mod crate oven. In the meantime heat a can of vegetable soup and when the meat is done place it on a platter, pour the hot soup around it and gar nish with the potatoes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
Reatrainad.

What is a temporary injunction, pap asked little Richard, looking up from the newspaper he was reading.
 'fI'll give you concrete example of it, nay son. replied his father. Your mother told me this evening that che didn't want me to go to the club. That is temporary injunction"
 ''I see, but suppos1n' you go anyhow, what would that beT'
 When you have been married as long as have, my son, you won't ask such foolish questions." said father sadly. Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

 TODAY'S POEM
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BELGIUM

o thou that liftest up thy hands in Robed in the sudden ruin of glad
 homes, And tramped fields which from green
 dreaming woke To bring forth ruin and thief ruit of
 death,
 thee. O thou that mournest thy heroic dead Fallen in youth and promise gloriouslys In the deep meadows of their mother
 land Turning the silver blossoms into gold, The yalor of thy children comfort
 thee. O thou that lowest thy ecstatic face, Thy perfect sorrows are the worlds s
 to. keep! Wherefore unto they knees come we
 with prayer, Mother heroic, mother glorious, Beho1ding in they eyes immortal tears. -E. Estin Cummings, in New York Evening Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
War Taxation invented.

War taxation, like everything else, had to be invented. The king who first thought of it in England was Henry II. Instead of asking his bar ons to accompany him to French bat tlefelds at their own charge, he com pounded with them, accepted ''scut- age" or shield money, and from the burgesses he collected gifts aids" or "tallages." Henry could then hire his own men, and If need be turn them against the bold; bad barons themselves, as the army was under his own standardization Tit-Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
Goats rinae E4opored Calling.

Goats Tir1e E5o1cred Calling.
 In the Farm and Fireside is an es- say on the goat, which says among other things:
 'sThe goat is a great aid in keeping tin cans, brickbats, scrap iron and oth7 CT rubbish from accommodating around the farm, as he eats all of these things as fast as they appear, and he would be greater success in this way if he wasn't so ambitious. But the goat Is ambitious, and he keeps branching out and increasing his capacity and diet until he takes in the harness and bug gy cushions and machinery and carpets and the knobs off doors. He can strip a long line of clothes faster than the best Iaundryman in the business"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
MISS LIBBEY'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. '946 President St., Brooklyn, N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
QUITS JUNE BRIDE-TO-BE.

B. asks: Do you suppose when a couple are engaged and the bride-to- be has her wedding Anery wardrobe done to the last stitch that a trihing quarrel should break the tender be- trothal? Fear it's so with us. Cannot send for my delinquent lover. How are we to make up for our wedding in June?'
 Surely bridegroom -to-be would have so little heart as to part with you near your wedding day. Try be- ing pleasant. Tell no one of this ManHke, he must by this time have come back to you, fondly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
Frock For A White Summer

Dame Fashion has deereed a white summer, which means that the wom. an who wishes to dress wen on small allowance will be better able to realize her wish than if colors which are only found in expensive mate, rials were to lead the modes.
 Charmingiy simple is this frock of white organdy. The waist has . flare collar and gathered vest to em- phasize the chic lines of the shoulder yoke. Tucl<s and deep hem orna- ment the one-piece gathered skirt, which is attached to the waist under a girdle of white satia- In medinm size the dress requires 7A yards 86- inch material, with E yard 36-inch lawn for waist lining and l yard T. inch satin ribbon for the belt.
 The cutting guide shows just what sections of the pattern are laid on an open width of material and what ones are placed on fold of the goods. To cut the piecing of the skirt to best advantage place 1t over a lengthwise thread of an open width of organdy. The sleeve, front and front yoke are laid to the right of the skirt piecing. Although the ma terial is open, there are two layers of it so that the various sections are cut in duplicate.
 ghe skirt is laid on a lengthwise fold with the back of the waist, back yoke, vest and collar to the right, in the order named All of these sections are on 8 lengthwise fold of the material. The cuff is laid on a lengthwise thread.
 If preferred the skirt may be cut with a yoke, by cutting off the up- per part along small fo" perfors- lions. If desired made of founcingl cut off hem and place pattern on material with lower edge along the bordered edge of material
 Embroidery houneings are so fash ionable this summer that one cannot afford to be without at least one frock of this dsscriptaon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
POr ROAST OF VEAL

Try out two ounces of suet and re- move thee racklings. Put Iour- pound trump of veal in the fat and brown carefully; remove from the pot and add a pint of stewed tomatoes. three diced carriots, two teaspoonfuls of salt and an eight of a, teaspoonful of pepper; add a pint Of stock ana the meat with the bones and cook slowly for four hours. When the meat is tender remove and let it cool slight ly so it will not fall apart when carved Thicken the gravy with flour, add teaspoonfu1 of worcestershire sauce and serve.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
No Res+ For Mamma,

As bedtime comes and curtains fall my 1rlzsome cares seem put to rout, as, worn4and weary into bed crawl from my household duties tired out. But, as snug between the sheets I lie, and heavy lids have ceased to winl-from baby's crib there comes a cry, "Mam- ma, please det me dwink. ."-Indian- apolis Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
WHAT SHALL IT BE?

G. A. Y. writes:s Please inform me what to give when my, true beau's birthday comes around? I wish his regard for me to be higher, tenderer, than for other girls who praise him and put themselves in his way. He says he likes real modest girl, as I am, truly. He is desirable. fine of character, one to win. Just as soon as possible write. Have money already for his gift"
 A young lady who has steady atten- tion paid her by a nice young man, desirable as you state, does not need to eNpend much money for his birth da1e SARk og@<~aaKAszzs~%da& anraarM.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD TO HAVE sTENoGRAPH
 EXAMINATIONS HERE

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open com petitive examination on June 24. in this city. to provide a register of eIigibles from which to make certif1- cation for filling vacancies as they may occur in positions requiring the qualifications of stenography, type writing. or stenography and typewrit- ing in the Federal classified civil ser vice in this city and vicinity. Both men and women over IS will be ad- mittd to the examination.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

Vegetable Compound to all mothers and daughters and you can publish this let ter. ''-Mrs. A. ESTRADA, 129 N. Galvez Street, New Orleans, La.
 Philadelphia, Pa--tt My daughter was feeling tired and all run down with no apparent cause. She had taken Lydia B. Pinkharn's g Vegetable Compound be- fore and knew it's value so she cgain purchased it and she was able to keep to work, her eyes became bright and natural, and her system was built up completely. We generally keep the Vegetable Compound in the house for it is to be relied on. Mrs. E. J. PURDT, 5131 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
 Women Have Been Telling Women for forty years how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has restored their health when suffering with female ills. Try it if you are troubled with any ailment peculiar to women.
 Write for advice to Lydia B. Pinkham Meds Co.,, Lynns EIaSss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
PranIes of a M,,,,nIaar.

The number 37 has this strange DC. cuuarity: Multiplied by 8, or any null tiple of 3 up to 27, it gives three aguras all alike. Thus. three times ST win be III; twice three times @ ttmesl S7 will be 222; three times three times @ times) S7 gives three threes; four times three times -fl2 tames9, GE, -threa fours. etc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
sTRINGBEAN SALAD

Fresh-cooked or canned beans may be used. For a pint, chop fine a half slice of Bermuda Spanish onion; add three tablespoonfuls of oil, a few dashes of paprika, half a teaspoonfu1 of salt, half a chilli pepper, chopped fine, one and half teaspoonfuls of vinegar. Mix thoroughly and turn on a plate. Garnish with slices Of hard-cooked egg and parsley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

pound enough TOT l know my daughter never would h ave been so well if she had not taken it. For more than a year g h @ h ad suffered
 agonies from irreg- Qlarity, backache,
 dizziness, and no ap-
 petite, but is now
 well. I recommend
 Lydia B. Pinkham's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
LECTURES ON AFRICA.

Mem bers of the United Congrega- tional church were treated to an ex- cellent conception of what Darkest Africa is like when they heard Will liam Watson Ranney lecture last night aided by illustrations. The heart of Africa would seem to be much unlike the civilized shores of the continent and the belief prevailed after hearing the lecture that there is yet much to be done towards Christianizing the in terior.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
| LAURA JEAN LLBBY's- -D41IWerAGKs ON HEART TOPICS
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If parents approve, you can invite him to a plain, nice little tea on the eve of his birthday at home. A pretty eard, penning your good wishes, may
 be sent him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
SALMON LOAF

Drain a pound of salmon and shred fine, aid three egg yo1ks well beaten, a half cupfuI of crumbs, a tablespoon full of melted butter and the egg whites beaten stiff. Mix well and bake in ab uttered baking dish until firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

Persons who wish to enter the ex- animation should apply at once for Form 1424 and application blank (Form 1371) to the secretary of the United Stats board of civil service examiners in Bridgeport, or to the district secretary. 145 Post Office building, Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

Commander Mehr, brother-in-law nander-in-chief of the German high seas fleet, was killed in action in the Jutland battle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12
MOTHERS WHO HAVE DAUGHTERS
Read How to Care for Their Health.

New Orleans, La.-" cannot praise Lydia B. PinlSham's Vegetable Com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

s1More than 2.5oo children, members of the Sunday School Union in Long Island City, took part in the Sunday school parade which was held in As toria.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

GRADUATION BASKETS
 AND BOUQUETS.
 JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

f Giuce Dame Fashion favors white 9rock, it is possible for the woman with eraII dress allowance to be well Rowned- This fFock of white iorgandy is inexpensive and exceed dngly dainty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

GRADUATION BASKETS
 AND BOUQUETS. JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-12

Miss Kitty made the class ritc a composition on clenliness today, this being znine: