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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
40 AMERICANS KILLED.
BATTLE WITH MEXICANS.

FL Paso, Tex, June q. II A
dc aclment OF American cavalry
clashed with Carranzista forces
at CarrIzal, about 80 miles south
OF I'll Paso, early today, both
Nd.S suffering heavy casualties.
according to unofficial reports re-
ceirvd by Mexican military au-
tho1ties IN Juarez tonight.
according 10 the report, which
th, Mexican authorities are in.
We lgating, 40 Americans were
killed by machine gun fire in a
surprise attack. The Mexican
cas altieS were said rot to have
been 50 heavy, but Gen. Felix
Con e. is named as being among
ID, Mexican dead.
J. ter Gen. Gonzales, Mexican
CON aander at Juarez, gave out a
sta ment IN which he announced
off, ally that the Mexican com
maui had taken II American
priS ners.
IL also said that Gen. Gomez S
deaf, had been confirmed, but
san he had no official reports as
TO lie number of casualties on
either side The wounded, both
Am lean and Mexican, the exact
nun er of whom is not known
here were taken 10 Villa Ahu-
mada
G,n Gonzales made the fol-
loving statement.
Immediately upon learning
of tIi presence OF the American
TROOPS in the vicinity of Carr
zal, len. Gomez dispatched al
mess lger with a request that
the American commander with |
draw 10 his camp. When the !
Anne can troops remained notion
less he sent a second despatch |
beare, who was fired upon by !
the american troops after he !
had delivered his message. The
Amer cans Immediately moved
forward and attacked Gen. Go
mez's command. Al the prison
ers admitted that the blame should
be pu ON the American com
for having ordered the
attack The prisoners wenr
sent to Chihuahua City with the
protection"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
Dolly Warden Cake.

Have ready one cupml chopped raj.
sins, one teasnoonlul each cloves. cas-.
STA and nutmeg. one tablespoonful mo.
lasses. Stand aside until needed Beat
TO cream two cupfWs sugar with two.
thirds cupful butte. add slowly one
capful sweet milk yolks three eggs
beaten Aght. three cupuls -four. one.
halt teaspoonful soda, one teaspoonful
cream tartar one teaspoonful lemon or
vanilla extract Add whites OF two
eggs beaten stiH, Divide batter in two
parts bake two white layers. To other
half add molasses and fruit mentioned
above. Bake in same sized tins. Take
one white OF egg beat a little. then
add sugar one tablespoonful. TO stick
cakes together Very nice and worth
trying
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

One tablespoonful OF brown sugar
added to two tablespoonfuls OF -four
and three OF cold water and cooked
stirring constantly until creamy
makes most excellent paste. Makes
a splendid sizing where wall uaper
refuses to stick to painted wall
Keep candles on the ice for a dav
before using on birthday cake. aad
they VIII burn slowly and evenly.
When dropping muffin dough into
the tins first dip the spoon into boil.
Ing water and the dough will not stick
TO the spoon
Place crnmbled tissue paper in the
bottom OF the jar and your cookies
will keep fresh and crisp.
Dry -four applied with a newspaper
is an excellent and easy way 10 clean
tinware.
Warm lemons before squeezing then
ana twice the Juice will be obtained.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
stuffed FLANK.

-Four or five pounds Of flank (that
part that contains the steak. but do
not remove steak Have butcher cut
pocket IN FOR a dressing Use a loaf
OF stale bread or more. II necessary.
one-half pint Of milk water can be
used or milk and water. one teaspoon.
fui celery salt two or three onions.
small bunch parsley. and about three
level tablespoonfuls Of butter Ineltedl
salt and pepper 10 taste FIJI In peck.
et but do not pack tight and close any
openings Bake in a moderate oven.
basting frequently A gravy can be
made after Il is roasted a good ten.
der flank only takes about one and Q
half or not over two hours.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

Several new mail boxes were
put up yesterday at various parts
Of town. Collection OF mad VIII
be made twice daily by city ear
rIers, at hours as named Oh
each station. This will be
great convenience to the public.
Jdge +. S. Moore returned
last light from "a weeks visit ia
st. Louis. Mrs. Moore and
daughter, Miss Dorothy, left the
boat at Cairo, to 20 10 villa
Ridge TO visit her parents, L. L.
Royal and wife.
The ladies of the Christian
church will serve ic. cruu Wi
cake at the home q. Mrs. B. D
Davis Saturday enoou They
will also have case, Tor sl,e.
Mrs. w. S. Swl, returned y.
terday from a .,t w.lbhrr moth.
er at Mcllweu, Tenn
Join that big crowd and See
the Iron Claw" at the Crystal
every Friday.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
omeIet Of Herbs.

"Omelette aux Hnos herbos' is TO
be had at every wayside inn in the
most remote corner OF sunny France.
Parsley, thyme and sweet marjuram
are mixed aud rubbed together for the
iiavoring, according 90 taste. An ONE.
let "iardiniore rs two tabespoonfuls
OF mixed parsley. onion chvos. shall.
lots and a few leaves each Of sorrcl
and chevril minced fine and stirred
into the beaten eggs before cooking
These omclcts require a little more
butter Tor trying than the plain omclot
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
KEEPS MILK COOL.

a companion convenience TO the
nreless cooker for the hot summer
days is tho ioeless refrigerator or
milk cooler. "
wake a screened case 3h feet high
WIN inc other dimensions u by rs
inches. II a solid top is used. simply
place the water pan on this. Other.
wise NJ the pan closely into the open.
ing OF tho top frame and supper, A,
ny one-inoh cleats fastened TO the ,r.
side OF the frame. Place two moynble
shelves In the frame ~ to Is inches
apart. Use a biscuit pan y inches
square on tho top to hold the wafer
ana where the refrigerator is to be-
used indoors have the whole thing
standing in a large pan TO catch any
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
WifE5HTH1E5R5
Fair today and Friday.
TO INSTALL TELEPHONES.

The n. c. Il st. i. Ry Co.
have a big force OF men at work
installing lines Tor telephone
system between Hickman and
Nashville, the telephone TO take
The place OF the telegraph in
handling the railroad 5 business.
The crew 5 work tram Of six ears
Was here first of the week.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
smothered Pork chops.

Put chops or steaks in bottom Of
pan sprinkle with salt and pepper
Put In a layer OF sliced potatoes. sprin.
kle with -four, salt and pepper. Repeat
layers OF potatoes slicing onions In
though the layers. Almost cover with
hot water and bake II or IL hours.
Uncover the last half hour to brown
the top, Veal may be used the same
way II is very nice for supper.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
10 and eermuda Onion SALAD.

Cut into slices and then into strips
three beets. slice a medum.si2ed on.
ion quarter aud separate the sections.
Add as much celery as you have onion.
one half a teaspoonful OF capers or
chopped pickles. salt and white pep
per Mix and serve with your fayorit,
dressing.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

Roll a few diced carrots until ten
der adding salt wteu nearly done.
Then take an equal quantity OF boiled
celery cut IN small pieces Mix and
add one cupml each of -four and but
ter rubbed smooth salt and pepper 10
taste boil FOR fgg minutes stirring
constantly The dish should be served
as soon as ready.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

With the assistance of Judge
Frank =. Moore, four young men of
hickman secured positions in
IT. Louis this week. They are
olyde Creason, with the MONDAY
olnb; Raymond Crane and David
0ol'ver, with Swift & Co., and
barnes, with u department store.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

After the sausage is curled in a fry.
ing pan II should be covered with a
tin cover Place In a moderate oven
for one hour, turning once or twice.
This makes Il a delicate brown. and Il
Is thoroughly cooked Squares OF
toasted bread are served with 1t.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
THE SUFFRAGE PLANK.

One OF the most interesting fea.
lures OF the recent Democratic con.
yeniion az 81 Louis 10 the fact that Il
took lovely woman 10 force the only
roll call demanded on the national
platform, as well as to inspire the
only real excitement that marked the
0snyention.
Votes for Women" was the issue
that stirred up things. The Mexican
plank. nailed In At the last minute by
the platform builders. did not create
a ripple "AmetieaHism" and pre-
paredneaa" received polite ovatlons,
but II remalued for the woman sui.
frage plank 90 start a real fracas.
Headed by Gov Ferguson of Texas.
the ants endeavored TO wrench the
suffrage plank from the platform. but
President Wilson'S feelings ON the
subject. as preseated 10 the conven.
tiOh by Senator Walsh Of Montana
were not 10 be ignored. And 10. after
three hour battle In which the term
"political expedlency" was used with
Telling effect. the ants we're routed
BY vote Of SSsh TO 1914.
Tho vote. however. does no, tell the
ufral story Of the battle. which was
|pne Of the most Vigorous and pio-
nfesqne ever staged at national
'gemocmilc convention. Fifteen WON
n delegates fuughl from the floor ON
n side 81 the pro -atsraglsis. while
hdr'ds OF their sisters waved vol
- p"unanis aud chvcrcd them on
pa the balconies A thunderstorm
almost drowned out the voices
The delegates as They answered mo
call brought both the outrage
<liie aud the convention TO a most
lodfUuatiC finish
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
California Graham Mnnns-

Sift together one cupful OF graham
-four, half cupful Of white -four, two
tablespoontuls OF sugar a saltspoonful
Of salt and two teaspoonfuls OF baking
powder. Beat one egg to froth, add
to Il a cupful Of milk and beat into
the -four Bake as usual
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
SUMMARY OF THE
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

NH"oOhAI1O PLATFORM.
Following Is a summary OF the
Democratic platform adopted at
The 81. Louis Convention last
week:
Endorsement Of Woodrow Wi
SON administration as the best
exposition Of Democratic policies
II has effected a tariff refor
lalr to consumer and producer
1t has adjusted taxation to
make big incomes pay their e.
quitable part of nation 5 expense
1t has benefited labor.
1t has enlarged the pos,a ser
wee and placed it in self sup
porting basis.
Ii has extended the postal
savings bank for the help OF the
common people It as done much
10 eliminate special privileges.
Immediate provisions should be-
made for carrying on commerce
with the country which commerce
has met with annoying and un-
reasonable obstacles of late.
Whoever, actuated by the pur-
pose to promote the interests of
foreign nations at the expense
OF tins country's interests aud
whoever through racial, political
or religious prejudices attempts
10 cripple this country S unifica
ON, is disloyel - the country.
Therefore it cor Itn.ns such prac-
tees and alliances as conspiracy
against the nation.
1t Iayors immediate prepared
hess, By adequate standing army
ana Sea cOaSt and naval defense
TO safeguard the nation against
any armed attack or trouble that
may unexpectedly arise.
he party he 'troughou, the
war remained honOrably neutral.
1t holds for preparedness al
home but wants 10 be known as
a willing mediator for the world
At large.
Troops will remain in Mexico
until stability of government il
perfected, and Intervention Of
arms is declared repulSiye aud
asst resort TO be taken to secure
hat nations welfare and the
protection OF American citizens
II that country and along the
lOrder.
lonseryatio7 and promotion Of
he country S natural resources is
advocated. 1t calls for the adj
'ancement OF the farmers inter
st and the fulfilling Of his needs.
Coed roads measures carrying
With them a liberal approprla-
Ion have passed both houses, and
sc approved as the best means
L the nation S natural resources
5 well as the wealth, health and
applneSs of the farmer.
Regarding labor it urges that
living wage be paid TO all;
hat a working day not exceed
lght hours; the adoption of
ltety appliances; a standard
hid labor scale of age, etc;
pnvenienceS demanded by de en-
for women workers; suita-
lie retirement law. 1t APP
roves of the late seaman s en-
,tment.
Ii tav0rS enactment Of better
ealth laws relative to sanitation
nd diffusion of knowledge that
III prevent disease.
Woman S Suffrage plank was
iopted to refer the matter OF
lual rights b States. The Flood
III Water ways question was
lndled by advocating extension
work already under way.
In closing, a tribute was paid
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
Onion Salad.

Scald. then brown one or two large
onions TIL soft. when cold slice the
onion. mix il with shredded celery and
sliced beetroot Dress with oil, vine
gar, salt and pepper
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22
cleaninn Hint.

Wash your best cut glassware in a
wooden bowl. II lessons the chances
OF breakage II you haven't such a
bowl place a good.slzed Turkish towel
In the bottom OF the dishpan.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

Pres. Worthington, of the
Ky. Light Il Power Co., was in
town first Of the week.
,InO. j. Sanders, district state
agent for X. G.. Dunn, was in
town yesterday.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

Special prices on barrel Sans
pareil flour, sugar, Mason fruit
jars and Jar rings, Saturday,
May 24.-C. l.. Clark Cash Gro.
You don't have TO help pay
the bad accounts when you trad
at e. l.. Clark Cash Grocery.
Scale books at this office.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

McAIurry Bros. celebrated
country sorghum always in stock
in gallon or half gallon pals. -
Il. b Ilather.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

Save your rcd apple parinF. You
can get glass q Jelly Of the parugs
rom two pies.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-06-22

we recommend the extension 4
o. franchise 10 the women Of the 4
country BY the states upon the 4
same terms a. 10 men" 4
= = = = = = > = = 3 = 3 . 3 a A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
MEMBERS OF MASSED
BANDS TO GATHER AT
MUSICIANS UNION ROOMS

Members of the Bridgeport Musi-
clans association who will take part
in the massed band escort to Joseph
N. Weber, president of the American
Federation of Musicians next Sunday,
are expected to report at the union
rooms in Cannon street at o'clock.
George HI. Raymond, drum major of
the Coast Artillery band, will lead the
mammoth band Of 225 pieces which
will play escort music for the visiting
president and his executive officers.
Fred J. Westine. drum major of the
Wheeler & Wilson band will be mar
shall Of the local union.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
jSOCIAL AND PERSONAL
YOUNGs-BEARDSLEY

-Four hundred guests from this city
and Stratford will witness the we'd
ding at $50 tomorrow evening in the
Stratford Congregational church of
Miss May <Beardsley, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Starr Beardsley OF
906 Judson place, Stratford, and Mr..
Roy Austin Youngs, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Youngs Of 1870 Laurel
avenue, this city. Rev. G. w. Judson,
pastor of the Con yregational church
in Winsted, the clergyman, who off,
ciated at the wedding of the parents
of Miss Beardsley, will perform the
ceremony. Miss Dorothy Beardsley
will be ker sisters maid of honor, and
George is. Youngs his brothers best
man. Marion Hunt, a small Stratford
miss will be the flower girl and there
will be six ushers, Harold DeLacour,
Charles Kellogg, Frank Damtoft, Ray
rnond Beardsley, brother of the bride,
John Lawrence and Harvey Irving
Miss Beardsley will wear a hand
some gown Of white chiffon taffeta
and tu1le,. fashioned with a court
train. Much silver trimming is eff
fectively used on the costume. Her
tulle veil will fall from a cap arrange
snent and her bouquet will be of white
roses with shower Of lilies Of the
valley. ,
The maid-of- honor gown will be of
gold cloth and changeable lavender
tulle. She will carry an armful OF
Ward roses. The flower girl will wear
a white frock and will carry a basket
of Ward and bridal roses.
Mrs. Elmer 8. Beardsley will play
program of music before the cere-.
mony. with the usual professional and
occasional wedding marches. II
Love You Truly will be, played softly
during the ceremony.
A color .sche ne of yellow and green
will be attractively carried out with
yellow chrysanthemums and Southern
smilax. both at the church and at the
residence OF the brides parents where
a reception to 125 guests will be held
following the wedding. John Reck &
Sons. horistsy OF this city, have charge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
LOSS OF APPETITE,
LOSS OF WEIGHT,
SLEEPLESSNES, ETC.

are all overcome by Recupertabs. they
are made after the formula of DIR. AL
bert Robin, the famous French physi-
clan. and are being used very largely
in Paris and other European capitals.
When taken for a short while they
will give positive relief in all cases OF
nervous exhaustion. mental depression.
lack Of vitality. general debility. ane-
mia, etc.
The Glycerophosphates of which
Recupertabs are composed. contain
the element necessary to overcome
these conditions. They are now being
prescribed and recommended by many
physicians in this and foreign coun-
tries as the best, quickest and surest
nerve and blood tonic that they know
Of.
Recupertabs are for sale at all drug
stores at soc and $1.0O per package
or will be sent direct upon receipt of
price.
Curtis Chemical Co., No. Ala West
23rd St., New York. Distributed in
Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Hart1-
gan. No. 81 Fairfield Avenue.-Adv.
RI 80
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
N 8aekiing,ha ...,, :! &k!@,.l'&
e3urnitues, eSi'oJ 1s42 Z. qQp1heelcdsy
AGENTS FOR RICHMOND AND HUB RANGES

the organization. presided. Mrs. Omans
was reelected president, Mrs. William
E. Disbrow and Mrs. Henry j. Lewis,
vice presidents, Mrs. Louis K. Could,
recording secretary, Mrs. Jerome Or
cult, corresponding secretary, and
Mrs. Henry Setter, treasurer Crate
full recognition of a number of gifts
donated during the year was made.
The report Of the house committee
which showed that 582 patients had
been admitted to the ward since Octo-
Der /, 1915, OF these 447 were self-pay-
ing patients, 10 city patients and %
free bed patients. The organization
has a total membership Of 272.
A son has been born at the Bridge
port hospital to Mr.. and Mrs. James
T. Reynolds of 3,172 Fairfield avenue.
The boy has been named James T..
Reynolds, Jr. Mrs. Reynolds was Miss
Marguerite Oviatt before her mar
riage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
TIGHT COUGHS

The hard chunks of phlegm that
clog your throat and nose, when you
have a tight cough, make your breath
ing difficult and your throat hard to
heal. Raise the phlegm by the quick,
easy and safe way. Take Leonardrs
Cough Syrup (Creosoted). This pleas
ant cough remedy relieves, soothes and
heals 1t is antiseptic, opens the air
passages. cuts the phlegm and pro-
tects the lungs. Best, safest and sur
est remedy for colds, coughs grippe.
bronchitis, whooping cough and Group.
Be on the safe side-get bottle today
from your druggist, or IIindle's Drug
Stores. a987 Main street and 900 Main
street. 25c.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17

Mr. and Mrs E. NJ Sperry of 300
Park place, have issued cards for their
first evening 'at home" of the season,
Nov. %.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
w. c. T. u. IN CONVENTION.

Indianapolis, Nov. 1.-THE 3Sth
annual convention of the National
Women's Christian Temperance Union
opened here today with delegates
from every state in which the Union
has organization. Features of the
program today were the reports of
committees of the corresponding Sec
rotary, Francis P. Parks, and the an
nual address of the president, Anna
A. Gordon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
KILLED BY AUTO

New Britain, Nov. 17.-Nicholas
Merges. aged 26, died at the hospital
this morning from injuries received
yesterday noon when a bicycle he was
riding was in collision with an auto
mobile driven by Robert J. Driscol.
The medical examiner is investigating
the case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17

Secretary Baker has asked the Army
War College for report on the rela-
tive value of the volunteer system
compared with the compulsory system
of military service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17

Saul Friedler of New York is under
arrest for attempting to see President
Wilson to sell him a vote-counting
devica
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
of the decorations

| VI IIlc u6COTdClOnS.
l. The bride and groom will leave dur
ing the evening on a wedding trip the
destination of which they are not re-
vealing. The bride will travel in a
tailored costume of blue velour and a
hat to match. They will be at home
| to their friends after Dec. Is at 258
Salem street, this city.
| Both Miss Beardsley and Mr..
Youngs are popularity known in this
| city. Miss Beardsley is a graduate of
Stratford High school and for two
years was student at LaSalle Semi
nary in Auburndale, Mass. Mr..
| Youngs, who is with the J. w. Beach
Co.. is a graduate of Park Avenue In
stitute. He is a member of the Sea
Side club and beth he and Miss
Beardsley belong to the Weatogue
club
Members of the Automobile Club of
Bridgeport enjoyed a smoker last
night at the Sea Side club. About so
were present and refreshments were
servdL Miss Almo Krom sang. Opera
selections were given by Friedberg' s
Master Singers A sleight-of- hand
performance was given by Ransome.
ROBERT j. Wills amused WIFI songs
and a monologue. E. J. Cutting was
the accompanist.
| Sir Edwin Pears, for many years
president Of the European Bar associ-
alton, will address the members of the
Contemporary club this evening on
What Constantinop1e Has Done for
the World and Guesses as to It's F1-
ture.' The club will meet with JUS
tice and Mrs. George w. Wheeler, lis
Park avenue, at 8:15 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ". Sperry of 300
Park place, have issued cards for their
first evening "at home Of the season,
Nov. %.
Gratifying reports Of the work ac-
complished during 1915 were a fea-
ture of the 21st annual meeting Of the
Womens Staff Of the Children's ward
Of the Bridgeport hospital, held yes
terday afternoon at the residence Of
Mrs. John NJ. Merwin. 1922 Noble ave-
nue. The meeting was largely at
tended. Mrs. J. p. omans, president Of
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-03-10
NATIONAL GUARD
WANTS RECRUITS
Officers Suggest That Many Should
Join Before Inspection on Wednes-
day, March 21.

Having climbed from low place
among the Idaho companies to the
top in four years, the local military
company desires to stay put" in that
position, and for that reason is max
ing a special appeal to eligible young
men about this city to get in at once.
The officers point to the fact that pay
will begin for the guardsmen about
July l, according to the terms of pend
ing national legislation, and that, un-
der the new order, opportunities for
promotion will be afforded and open
ings into good places in the regular
army will be found.
The boys want to be ready to make
a showing at inspection March 81
which will be creditable alike to them
and to the city and appeal to all to
join in the preparedness movement by
getting into the branch of the military
service. They say that at least 20
young men about the city should join
at once, in order that the company
be In the best of condition by the
time that the inspection takes place
two weeks hence.