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The Washington times., 1916-07-13

W YHAT u laughter 10 II q
M feeling" q physicai or an
Wv intellectual phenomenon. or
II II something else or a
combination Of these7
The preacher In the Old Testament
says. ''As the cracking Of thorns un-
der q pot, 20 IL the laughter Of the
fool" True a. II 10. this gam OF wis
dom fails to tell you that LAUGHTER has
benefits that are directly physiological
~ we'll a. serving A. q. rare ration for
the intellectual appetite. This 10 half
consciously but not fully sensed by
those who think very truly that per-
sons who laugh much grow fat. while
those who are bitter and acid by ma
ture are a. slim a. life might be ex-
pected to permit.
whether fat people laueh because
they have the temperament to be
equatorial at the tropics. or grow fat
because they have the habit Of much
laughter. has q bit Of the truth on
both sides. Exceptions. OF course. will
epring into mind. Some very jolly per-
sons are pathetically slender. while q
Few srouches are very stout.
The avoirdupois called .adipose It's.
sue" may be compared to the capital OF
. bank Some persons live on the In.
come and DO not use the capital; others
burn up ali the capital and live as q
ws.s-earner with little reserve.
Holding Your Sides.
LAUGHTER 10 really related to shivers.
shakes and chills. That 10 to say. II
has q muscular setting. The smile 10
TO the iaush what q miniature IL to a
large nprtrAit.
In the smile the corners CT the mouth
are drawn up and to che back. Tho
cheeks are raised. 10 II the upper lip.
The muscles OF the upper and lower
syeiids are brought together. and the
eyes become very. bright from tension
In the little muscles OF the eye.
The spread from q smile to q laugh
10 merely the Gradual extension OF mo-
tion to many other muscles. The
mouth opens to take q long breath.
There follows short. SHARP. explosive
movements Of the vocal mlecles, with
the resounding music Of isughter:"
laughing II means that almost all OF
the muscles Of the abdomen and the
trupk are involved In the loud
II IL all nonsense to speak Of intel
iectual laughter" because all laughter
partakes Of the intellect a. we'll as Of
the emotions and the muscles. True
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
RECIPES
Fried Cucumbers.
cucilmhera

rI1e0 CuCumDef0s
2large cucumbers.
Salt.
Y cupful butter.
Little stock.
teaspoonful sugar.
Vinegar.
Cayenne.
onion.
egg.
\ cupful milk.
tablespoonful melted butter.
Pinch Of salt.
u cupful flour.
Parsley.
Tomato sauce.
Fat for frying.
Peel the cucumbers and cut them into
sections about an inch and a half in
length. and divide each piece In two.
Take out the center part Of each,
sprinkle over with salt. ana let stand
for about an hour. Wash we'll and cook
in the butter. stock. sugar. a little vine
gar. cayenne. and the onion, which
has been chopped. Cook about fifteen
minutes and then drain the cucumbers
well. Make a batter Of the eEg. milk
Cor water). salt melted butter, and
flour. Dip each piece OF cucumber in
the batter and fry to a golden brown
In hot fat. Take UP. drain, sprinkle
with salt, and heap on q serving plate,
garnishing with parsley. Serve with
tomato sauce. passed separately.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
The Chaperon

months ago met a younS NAN
Our acquaintance grew stead;iw
we saw each other more offer =:
weeks went by. until at last we
mao misunderstanding. This
they were so foolish and fuii ~
him so. ""o eo'd
Well. he was very angry ov,,
this. and We Just kept Drifting
apart until now. when we rievss
meet. ! love this man dearly, and
IL nave done ANYTHING out OF
Would you advice my writing To-
him. He goes with no othsr
girl, and has told several of nv
friends that he shall never tr,,at
SWEET SIXTEEN.
NIHY will girls be forever hede-
" ing and going back on their
good resolntions7 You adopt-
ca most sensible procedure, and
around and make the man Believe
you were not serious the first time ;
II you write to him now you will
De sure to start In apolosisIng, like
80 many girls do--and the man will
be moro than ever Inclined to dis
p"st MOUNTAINEERING. ana why should
you write. pray tell7 II the boy
was so foolish as to think you liked
those silly letters. ne deserved 10
be brought to his senses. Now he
can't take his medicine and / fail
to see why you should cater to his
childlshness.
I advise you not to write to him
new or ever, unless he shows a dis
position to take a scolding without
sulking.
Dear Chaperon-I have a friend
who contradicts mo at times
when I am right. Do you think
] ought to slap him? I think he
needs II! X. b.
UoUR rudeness would be more in
= Y excusable than his II you should
slap him when he contradicts yo,
IL he persists In doing Il, shun his
company altogether. It's most un-
pleasant to be contradicted, yet your
instinct as a lady should tell you
never to demean yourself by any
such action 40 you suggest.
The chapsrpn will answsr questions ,of Il
lrest to fsadsra of this papsy. They s6ou
: Addressed to her care OF this Office.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Burberry Mullins.

cupfuls flour.
tablespoonfuls baking powder.
y teaspoonful salt.
tablespoonfuls sugar.
tablespoonfuls shortening.
Y cupful milk. .
cupful fresh blueberries.
Bift flour. baking powder. salt, and
sugar together and chop in the short
enlng. or rub IN with the tips of the
fingers. Add milk gradually, using only
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

Of different materials. and varies
the trimming. It is her proud
boast that she has created a
style that whims Of fashion will
not change, and that nothing can
outdistanc e. in practically.
Though It 10 not intended to be q
rival Of the famous polymuriel,
It is surely adapted to q number
Of feminine needs.
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GOWN in one piece.
A gown that slips on
over the head.

4 \ over the head.
A gown requiring but two
lengths Of material. =
In short, a very paragon Of a
gown.
That's a brief description Of
Mrs. Ruth Butts Carson's offer
ing on the affairs of fashion.
Mrs. Carson, who comes from
Boston, was an artist before she
began to design simple frocks.
Her work called for a dress that
required but little time to make
and less to adjust, . dress that
could be worn summer and win
ter.
Besides, it's waste Of energy,
Mrs. Carson thinks, to change
the fashions each time some
agile designer concocts q new
style Of dress. Thus it was
necessity and sheer common
sense that caused the Boston
woman to turn her attention to
dressmaking a. an avocation.
For her, one-piece gown she
takes q piece Of. material twice
her height, doubles 1t, makes q
hole in the top large enough to
put her head through, sews up
the seams. and the body of the
dress Is done.
OF course. trimming must be
added, for what would q gown
be without Il? One Of the pref
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

as a slightly wrinkled sheet
of carbon paper are the new
rain coats at one of the shops.
These are highly glazed and cost SIS
each.
Some Of the new bathing suits Just
make one pine for II dip. One of the
heavy blue wool Jersey, all In one
piece. with bright emerald green
trunks attached at the waist. This
suit fastens over the shoulders with
three buttons. and the short sleeves
anteed colorfast. The price is Sc.
For $3.50 Is a most attractive suit
Of poplin. In blue and black. This
material is so light that even when
watersoaked It has no appreciable
drag.
A georgette crepe blouse at $2.95
Is a bargain indeed, One OF the pal
est flesh has the popular double ruff
ne down tho front. The sleeves are
full length.
A bathing suit cap in marbled eff
feet Is 40 cents at one of the shops
dye family, ard are likely to 60 with
any bathing costume.
Grease spots and ink alike disap-
pear before the applications Of a new
cleaner has been successfully used
Among the actual cases where this
celaner has been successfully used
was the elimination of a huge smear
of printers ink from a cloth suit
skirt and the cleaning of tar from
white canvas shoes. II plenty is
used. II does not leave a ring.
Some one has discovered that the
white shoe cleaner mentioned In this
column last week Is an excellent
silver polish. This cleaner comes In
a little bag, and the powder sits out
as the bag is rubbed on the shoes.
The same method may be applied TO
the family silver. The cost Of the
cleanser Is 10 and 90 cents.
(Telephone Main $3.50 for informa tion
regarding the names OF the establish
msnts in which the articles mentioned
above may be purchased. Inquiries con-
corning news OF the shops should be adj
dressed to The Shopper. this ofrice.)
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Sayings of Mrs. Solomon
By HELEN ROWLAND.

forgive . man all his sins. but the pride
and Joy which he taketh in ''confessing''
them. WHO can bear IT.
Verify. verify. the Seven Deadly Sins
OF man may be cured or ignored. but
his Seven Deadly Virtues ye have with
ye always!
Selah.
Copyright. 1851
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Times Pattern Service
q HOWING the effect Of braid

G HOWING the effect Of braid
- inserted under a plat at each
side Of the front, and outlined with
buttons from the line Of the belt
to the hips. Around the lower
edge of the skirt braid trimming is
repeated and a very stylish effect
is the result. The skirt is in three
cores, with closing on the left side
of the front and made on high or
regulation waistline.
The pattern is cut In sizes az to
80 inches waist measure. Size "a
requires 4 yards 36-inch material
and 4 yards braid.
10 obtain this pattern MI out the
coupon and enclose N cents In stamps or
coin. Address Pattern Department.
Washington Times. Munsey Building.
D. Z.
The washington Times guarantees the
delivery or all patterns sent for through
this service. No patterns can be OBJ
tanned in person.
One week Is needed for the fiiling OF
pattern orders. III patterns do not come
within that time notify this office for
adjustment.
(SIZE MUST BE I
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tiest shown by Mrs. Carson has
a trimming Of twisted cordings
Of q color to harmonic with the
dress, which was of figured ma
terial. She also put ruching at
the neck and sleeves. The latter
were simply made by cutting out
triangles q few inches below the
shoulder, tucking them and sew
ing them up.
Mrs. Carson makes her gowns
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

enough to make It the proper consist
cd muffin tins and bake in a hot oven.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Peach Ice Cream.

lies In the rapid manipulation OF II while
egg yolks.
cupful milk.
~ cupfuis sugar.
quart cream.
teaspoonful vanilla
Peel and quarter peaches and mash
with a potato masher. Beat egg yolks
and sugar together; add milk. mashed
peaches. vanilla, and cream. Freeze.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Utility Gown
Designed By a. Boston Woman
Deciding That Life Was Too
Short to Spend Most Of 1t
Following Whims Of
Fashion, Mrs. Ruth Butts
Concocted a Frock to Fit
All Figures and Many
Needs.

A Couple of Lengths of Ma
terial, a Few Seams, a Cut
Here and There, With a
Hem and a Few Tucks,
Whatever Trimming the
Wearer Wishes, and the
Thing Is Done.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

Boil sugar. molasses. and cream to-
gether for fifteen minutes; add grated
chocolate and boil until the candy sets
brittle when a little Is dropped In cold
water. Remove from IRE: add vanilla |:
pour upon buttered dishes and pull when
cool enough to handle. Do not let the
candy grow too cool before beginning to
lies in the rapid manipulation fit while
Il 10 still very warm.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Seen In The
Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

r OOKING like nothing so much
as a slightly wrinkled sheet
Of carbon paper are the new
rain coats at one OF the shops.
These are highly glazed and cost SIS
each.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

Pulled Chocolate Candy.
] cupful sugar.
1 cupful light molasses or syrup.
u cupful cream.
/ square bitter chocolate. grated.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

regarding the names OF the establish
msnts In which the articles mentioned
above may be purchased. Inquiries con-
corning news OF the shops should be ad-
dressed to The Shopper. this ofrice.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Cool Weather Due
 Here for Holy Week

Washington, April 15-The weather bureau for the week beginning to- morrow says:
 "A disturbance that was over the Rocky Mountain region Saturday morning will move eastward and be attended by general rains during the first part of the week over the region east of the Mississippi river Another disturbance will in all probability form over the southwest the middle of the week advance eastward and prevail over the middle west at the end of the week. The weather will be generally fair in the eastern and southeastern states after Tuesday. Temperatures during the week will average near the normal in pra cti- calIy all parts of the country aI- though change to cooler weather will spread over northeastern States Tuesdany and Wednesday,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Live Stock Report.

Losses of live stock from disease and exposure during the last year were moderately smaller than the 10- year average of such losses, and the condition as to health and flesh of an finals on April 1 was slightly better than average, according to estimates based upon reports of agents and re- porters of the Bureau of Crop Esti- mates, U. S. Department of Agrfcu1- ture-s
 The epidemic of hog cholera seems to be on the wane; for the total losses of hogs from disease last year is esti- mated at 6.6 per cent. of the total supply, as compared with about 10 per cent. a year ago, 11.9 per. cent. two years ago, 11.0 per cent. three years ago, 8.9 per cent four years ago. The development and decline of the epidemic may be observed from these figures. During the last year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
 STOCK MARKET ~~O~~O~~~

New York, April 15.-Openfng- The absence of further unfavorable developments across the border was reflected in better tone for Mexi- cans at to-day's- apening of the stock market. Mexican Petroleum and Greene Cananea rose a point, with fractional advances for American Smeltfng and Texas Company. Cop pers and some of the war shares made a slight improvement over yesterday, Distfllers Securities and U S. Rubber New Haven, Baltimore & Ohio, Nor folk and Western and Canadian Pacific were irregular.
 C1ose-Today's short session of the exchange aIternated between periods of steadiness and heaviness. Caution seemed to be the underlying char acteristic, traders apparently prefer ing to await a more definite turn in Ehe country's external relations Deal ings were extremely light and mar row. even for a weekend and com prised the usual favoriteS, such as Mexicans, Crucfble Steel Mercantile Marine pfd and equipment issues. United States Steel was under moder- ate but steady restraint. Marked recovery in French exchange was among the few events of the day The closing was firm. Bonds were ir- regular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Favorable developments might start a fresh upward movement in the secur- 1ty markets, and unfavorable develop ments would certainly initiate fresh liquidation; in fact it would seem that they are already being discounted. Peace, of course, is coming eventually; but neither side is yet ready for the concessions that will be necessary, and the end seems to be dreary months away. Moreover, the uncertainties of a long truce will have to be endur- ed before terms can be definitely reached out of the unprecedented in ternattonal chaos which this war has created. Our relations with Ger many and Mexico transcend all other factors The submarine crisis seems to Become more and more acute and grave. No one can fofesee the out come ,and a rupture would almost seem imminent. The nation must ex- ercise patience, hrmness and reason in demanding it's rights; not embar- rassing the President by shallow crit icisTns for political effect, but plainly revealing the sentiment of the coun- try and supporting him as a unit in de- fensive measures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
BANK ACCOUNT MAY OFFER CLUE TO PLOT LEADER

New York, April 15.-Federal inves- tigators had made little progress to- day in their attempts to discover the identity of the man who financed and headed the alleged fire bomb con spiracy.
 The men who have already confess ed were not trusted with important secrets officials said. The where abouts of Dr. Walter T. Scheele, the chemist who conducted the fertilizer factory in Hoboken where it is chargz ed bombs were filled with explosives has not been ascertained by the auth critics
 His wife, who lives in Bogota. N. J.. said he had gone on a two weeks trip in the mining regions of Pennsylvania Federal investigators are examining banking accounts of Dr. ScheeIe in the hope of discovering the sources whence he obtained $1O,0Oo check to finance the operations of the factory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Great Increase in Big Corporations
ss21.74o.sOO EXPERIENCED s22O. .a55.

losses still amounted to or exceeded 10 per cent. of the supply in Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas and Florida.
 One important reason for smaller losses of live stock from exposure is the increasing practice on the ranges of feeding hay, generally alfalfa, to the sheep and cattle, when the winter is severe and grazing difficult. Stock is thus kept in better condition, and losses from exposure become less.
 For the entire United States the losses of horses and mules from disease during the last year are esti- mated. as 1-75 per cent, compared with a 1o-year average of 1.95 per cent. of the supply; losses of cattle from disease, 1.96 per cent, compared with the 10-year average of 2.O1 per cent; losses of cattle from exposure, 1.07 per cent, compared with the 10- year average of 1.56 per cent; losses of sheep from disease, 2.16 per cent, compared with the 10-year average of PAS per cent; losses of sheep from exposure, 2.17 per cent, compared with the 1o-year average of 3.11 per cent; losses of lambs from disease and exposure, 5.22 per cent, com pared with a fve-year average of 5.99 per cent; losses of swine from di- sease, 6.e3 per cent, compared with a 10-year average of 6.62 per cent.
 The condition as to health and flesh on April 1, 1916, and0the average on April l of the last 10 years, are relatively as follows: Horses and mules, e6.7 and 96.2; cattle, 96.0 and $50; sheep, 96.1 and 9a+4; swine, 942 and $40.
 The number of breeding sows in the United States is estimated to be about Is per cent more than on April 1 East year. The increases are mostly in f1oa nTr faf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
TAXES. 1915

Notice is hereby given to the tax payers of the City of Bridgeport that the taxes on the grand list of 1915 are now due and payable at the Tax Col lector's Office, Room 6, City Hall. The undersigned will be at the Collectors s Office, as above, on May 1, 1916, and daily thereafter, Sunday excepted, from g a.. m. to p. rr1., and Saturdays from g a. m. to 12 rl1., for the purpose of collecting said taxes. After June Is, as required by law, interest at the rate of three-quarters of one per cent. will be added to all unpaid taxes, and the same, on the first of each suc- ceeding month.
 HOWARD F. SMITH, U6 bus Collector.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Boom In Steel Industry.

; The steel mills of the country, al- though their capacity has been greatly increased in the past decade, are un- able to cope with the immense volume of business offered them, consumers are practically begging scteel manu- facturers to accept orders and in some cases are contracting a year and more ahead, in others are asking for sup plies of the metal regardless of price, prices have reached levels higher than at any time since the beginning of the century, and, allowing for increased efficiency in manufacture and the inn provement in the industry, the highest ever reached, and finally exports are proceeding at a rate never before attained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

of Finance
Production of Anthracite.

The production of anthracite in 1915, as shown by the final figures compiled by c. E. Lesher, of the Unit ed States Geological Survey, was 79,- 459,S76 gross tons, differing from the estimate of 79,1OO,0oO tons published last January by less than one-half of
 per cent. The value of this output was $1S4, ,653,498. an average of $2.82 per ton,- a value slightly higher than the4average in 1914. Compared with the figures for 1914 those for 1915 show a decrease of per cent in quantity and Is per cent. in value.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
THE STOCK MARKET
.(Henry Clews.)

As to the future, we can only advise continued caution in making all new commitments; notwithstand ding the many encouraging factors in our home situation. The German problem, the Mexican problem and the Presidential campaign are all critical elements of doubt and serious business deterrents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

April II, E1916. Estate of Lizzie K.<Hatch late of the town of Bridgeport in said dis trict deceased The Court of Probate for, the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to Those who neglect to present their exhibit their claims for settlement. accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate pawn ent to
 FRANK POLKE, Sr,
 Executor. 181 Stratford Avenue.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
BUILDING NOTES

A six-room addition is So be built to the Hall school in Clermont avenue.
 A four-story addition rox16o feet is to be built to the factory of the Bridgeport MetaILGoods Mfg. Go. i.. Railroad avenue.
 A f1ve-story building of reinforced concrete will be added soon to the all ready extensive plant of the BuIIard Machine Tool Go. in Railroad avenue
 A three-story brick block is being erected in Barnum avenue for Julius S. Weiss.
 A tWo-family house is being built in Ellsworth street for Mrs. T. M. Parker, 1188 Main street.
 Mrs. c. Obruchacy of 6SS Penn broke Street is arranging to have a four-fanily house built in Barnum avenue.
 George shhtyak of SIP Pembroke street is arranging to have a two family houses built in Barnum avenue.
 work has started on. a two-family house in Huron street for Mrs. Susan Miller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
NARCOTIC CASE CONTINUED

New Haven, April 15.-To give the government opportunity to call anoth- CT witness the hearing before the Uni ted States Commissioner Wright of Dr. PercivaI Senior, of Waterbury, charged with violation of the federal anti mar cotic laws, was continued over until Monday afternoon. Senior acted as his own lawyer, saying that he had practiced law before engaging in the medical profession.
 s,,hscrintions to the fourth Austrian war loan will be opened on April IT. The loan will be issued at 93 and will bear per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of T. L. Watson & Co, Bankers and Brokers, Corner Main and John Sts., Bridgeport, Conn. Members of New York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Hitherto, Canada placed her large loans in London and Paris.
At the Wars End.

Men are now beginning to realize, says Moody's Magazine, in larger and larger numbers that the ending of the war, instead of causing a rise in interest rates in Europe, and a conse- quent reflection of such a rise in this country, will mean quick reduction in foreign money rates and therefore no extraordinary demand from abroad for American funds at high rates of interest.
 Great Increase in Big Corporations.
 Following is a summary of the total incor porations in the Eastern States, covering concerns with an individual capitalization of $1, O,OOO,O0G or more, for the first three months of 1916 as compared with the same period in 1915 and 1914
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
British Steamship
 Is Sunk By Mine

London, April 15.-The steamship Shenandoah has been sunk by a mine, a Lloyds report says: The captain and part of the crew have been landed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

SPRING PIONEERING
 PLANTS. JCHN RICK z SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Baron Burian, Austrian foreign min ister, left Vienna for Berlin for i'm portant conference with Chancellor von Bethmann- -HOllweg.