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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08
{ TAKE BENEFICIAL EXERCISES They improve Your k1ealti, and En-
 hancc Personal Beauty.

must be taken slowly, and in the be- ginning do not try to go back of the vertical line.
 The next exercise will be rather diff ficult in the beginning. Lie with the face down on the floor and bring the feet back until the heels touch the thighs. Perhaps you will not be able to bring the feet back this far at first. but here again faithful practice will make perfect,
 While lying on the back on the floor draw the leg up slowly until the knee touches the chest. Repeat this several times with one leg and then with the other. This exercise will do much to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen and to reduce superfuous fat from this part of the body.
 Once again take the flat, position on the floor and raise the body until the feet are thrown beyond the head and the toes touch the floor, as illustrat- ed. Nearly all the muscles of the front and. back of the body are involv- ed in this exercise, but the greatest strain comes on the muscles of the back and abdomen and the muscles on the back of the thighs.
 During all exercise loose clothing must be worn; otherwise, the purpose of the exercise will be lost. The next . requisite is plenty of fresh air, for during the exercising the lungs need all the oxygen they can get.
 These exercises, while they do much to decrease fat and mold shapely leg. have a wonderful effect on the devel- opment of brain and character. UT course, this is true of all sensible ex- ercise The movements produce a strong action of the heart, and with this there is a feeling of courage and general exaltationA whereas, with weak heart and enfeebled circulation. fear and impaired mental activity pre- dominate.
 Daily exercise places one in the possession of large reserve of muscle and nerve force, ready to be used in any emergency. This wealth gives courage to the individual pos sessing it, and thereby increases the initiative spirit, spirit needed by ev- cry business man or woman. For this reason, as well as for the reasons be- fore stated, every reader should think seriously of following these exercises. There are inestimable advantages to be gained from them @
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08


 hate at the other. They, who had been bosom friends, were now bit ter enemies
 Three months ago Margaret Harden, one of the women, sat chattering in the pink and blue room 'of Dorothy Vim cent, the other.
 "This is in strictest confidence. Cor- othy, darling" said Margaret.
 "I know I can give you my confi- dence. Perhaps Fred is extravagant for his salary in sending me gifts and flowers so frequently, but he knows love them and am to blame that he admires me and tells me so? Don't breathe it that he is unhappy with his wife. It is such relief to be able to tell you all"
 Two days later Margaret iran in for a minute" to Dorothy's. She dangled a jewelled necklace before her friends astonished eyes.
 From Fred!" Margaret said, esrat- ically, "I have wanted it so long! I just had to come and ask you if did wrong in taking it. I know Fred can't afford it, yet he loves to buy things for me.
 "In the strictest confidence, dear" Margaret whispers, Fred intends get ting divorce and marrying me. He expects money soon-a legacy or something plenty of money. I am to tell no one, so keep this strictly to yourself"
 Mysteriously, week later, over the telephone, Margaret announced to Dor othy wonderful news" and begged her to come to lunch at once.
 Fred has all his money!" she con- fided over their tete-a-tete meal. "I haven't told you that I have been de- posting it for him over several months. See-here are the bank books -$75 ,000! He has me deposit it in 8 fictitious name and in several LInks- says he will tell me the reason later. Not a word of this Dorothy, dear"
 At midnight week after came a terrific ringing at Dorothy's door. It was Margaret, hysterically weeping q have just left Fred" she cried "He is followed by detectives. I am ter ribly frightened. He says he's corn cred. He has told me all He has taken that money from friends and relatives, pretending investment. He was spending it on me. We were to marry on it. Fred has told me to keep this to myself, to get out of the way and protect my name" Margaret sobbed herself to sleep on her confl- dant's arm.
 Margaret was astonished a few days later 70 be summoned from her home to the office of the district attorney Inwardly quaking. yet outwardly cool and confident, she denied all knowl- edge of the case of Fred Long, except her acquainta, ,lce with him. She went away breathing freer, only to be called in a few days before the grand jury
 There she was questioned about ev- cry visit to Dorothy Vincent. Each statement she had made to Dorothy was repeated to her word for word Confession was forced from her re- garding the jewelry and the money of which she had told only Dorothy. She was confronted with the fictitious name she had confded to Dorothy; with the names of the banks whose books she had shown only to Dorothy. Step by step Margaret Harden was made to prove herself the "vain dupe of a dishonest man."
 That night she burst in on Dorothy, angrily. -
 You have told the grand jury ev-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08
TALES FOR
 TIE BOY
ESIDES stimulating the imag-

ESIDES stimulating the imag-
 S% ination. the fairy story gives
 him an appreciation of beauty.
 Moonlight, mountains, green leaves and flowers are brought to his notice, so that his active little mind will search for the same things in his own life. He will notice every blos- som and bird, and even the common dandelion's charm will not escape him.
 And he will be taught right morals. In the best fairy stories the wicked ones are ugly and repulsive,. while the good people are beautiful and at- tractive. In most cases the good tri- umph in the end. and tho wicked arc punished. Care must be taken in se- lecting the fairy tale. however. as un- fortunately, there are some undesira- ble books on the market.
 Most of our legends, variations of the fairy tale, are borrowed from the early peoples. The Greek, Morse and American Indian legends are best suited to the child's need. There are also place legends. For hundreds of years the common people have woven tales about their castles. towns and rivers, until one cannot think of the
 
 many of these stories are exciting. care must be shown in selection. Do not read them at night, if there is any danger of the child becoming nerv- ous. No story is good for him that up- sets him.
 The true fairy story comes mostly from the Celtic people; that is. the English. Irish and Scotch. They love to tell us of the Little People," their pranks. and moonlight dances.
 The ever-popular nursery tale is al- most invariably an old story dressed in a new garment. For instance. Cupid and Psyche become Beauty and the Beast in one tale, and masquerade as the maiden and the great white bear in East of the Sun and West of the Moon." p
 So you see that, far from being use less, the fairy tale has a hvefold ob- ject It cultivates the imagination. prepares the way for future under standing of classic literature. espe- cially poetry; develops the sense of beauty, implants ideas of simple vir- tue. and gives joy to the children.
 The following list is arranged ac- cording to the origin of the tale. The American African is represented by Joel Chandler Harris Uncle Remus," :" the American Dutch by Irving's Rip Van Wrinkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
 "Old Indian Legends" is written and illustrated by an Indian, Longfellow's "Song of Hiawatha" and Austin's Basket Woman" are also good exam pies of this style of tale.
 Other countries are represented by Arabian Nights Entertainments" ed- ited by Dixon or by Wiggin and Smith; Jacobs Indian" Celtic" and Eng fish Fairy Tales;" Grierson's Scottish Fairy Book;" Grimm's Household Tales" and "Tales from the Travels of Baron Munchausen." by Raspe.
 The Greek and Roman element IS represented by "Aesop's Fables. Kingsley's Heroes" Carpenters Hellenic Tales" and Hawthorne's Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales.
 Do not omit Maodonnell's Italian Fairy Book" Williston's Japanese Fairy Tales" Asbjornsen's Fairy Tales From the Far North" Browns "In the Days of Giants," Lagerlofs Wonderful Adventures of Nils," and Dole's Russian Fairy Book"
 A miscellaneous collection Is found
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

@ N these glowing summer days.
 when one is compelled to be A au the street or else take long
 ss: .llc through the country aud parks, tharo is great strain on the eyes. The glare of the sun is bound on affect them more or less and great
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08
UTTONS arc not at all left in
 the lurch because of the amount of handiwork used. In

fact. they serve to accentuats the special feature of the waist, coat or suit they adorn. Buttons increase the importance of pockets, belts and capes and give themselves chance to assume extraordinary shapes and sizes. Because of the vogue for dark suits with white hats, shoes or gait CTS, white ivory buttons are allowed. Sometimes they are ringed with black or a fashionable color. sometimes they have a pearl center, but all of them are light in weight, and that accounts for at least part of their popularity. They are also made on dark taffeta dresses. Those used on coats and suits. are more conservative, mushroom and saucer shapes being the most popular. Balls, squares and cubes are also em- ployed, as we'll as acorns. Pearl but tons come in all sizes and shapes, from the large ball buttons appropriate for novelty suits, and the fiat styles for separate skirts. to the tiny ones for shirtwaists. Heavy colored materials make use of ribbed buttons. Check ed suits may be thanked for the plaid and checked hattons, as we'll as the black and white effects in combinations with white rims. Among the new colors shown is . French gray button to match the shade now 50 popular in dresses. A ring of black is often used to enhance It's beauty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08
NE of the methods of acquiring a clear, white complexion is so simple that it is almost anus

WVU clear, Wnlte complexion is so s simple that it is almost anus
 ing. It is merely to wash the face properly. This should be as reg ularly part of the toilet at night as brushing the teeth. The procedure is in this wise: With hot water and a pure white soap thoroughly cover the face with father, using a good com plexion brush. The latter is better than a washcloth because it scrubs" better and acts as good stimulant to the blood vessels of the face One need not be afraid Of this thorough scrubbing, for long hours of rest in bed prevent any harm coming to the tender skin afterwar1. When the face is rinsed well with tepid water and gently and thoroughly dried witb a soft towel rub a good cold cream iIto the open pores. When this has been thoroughly spread over the face and has remained there five or ten minutes, gently wipe it off with soft cloth, pre- ferably silk. Do not rub the face too dry, for some of the cream should be left in the outer tissues of the skin. The severe scrubbing thoroughly softens and cleanses the skin of all dirt and stain, while the cream nour- ishes and whitens it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08
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H EMON juice has acted satisfac-
 torily in arresting nose bleed- S ing when injected into the Eos-
 trils. If one has no syringe the head may be lowered backward and the juice poured in. Then for some seconds the nose should be com- pressed by the fingers to retain the fluid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

7l RUITS raw or cooked may be
 eaten at dinner. provided no A vegetables (unless it be pota- toes) are taken. But if raw, they should be eaten first. particularly if there are warm foods to follow. Some persons cannot digest certain kinds of raw fruit for supper or late in the day; let them take these on sit- ting down to the breakfast table or the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

- F could would swim in olive
 oil," said a pretty woman who thought she owed some i, of her good lookss to this lu- Ibficant It is hardly necessary to go ithat far, but daily massage is fine nhing. If one can afford to have some hone else do 1t for one, that is all the lbetter. There Is nothing like having lanother's strength rubbed into the body along with the olive oil. But to tdo it one's self is better than not to Ns9 the oil at all. Too much oil must mot be put on the face, though. It lplumps out the flesh, but unless uced 1n the greatest moderation it will make the skin of the face look, in time. dark and greasy. Even on the body, the Skin of which Is not so sensitive. it is well to remember that olive oil is a thing of which a little goes a great way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

iKT2 DUNG women who pound the typewriter all day or play the ~ piano or organ must take spe-
 cial pains to keep the ends of their fingers from fiattening When eyer they think of it, when reading or sitting quietly talking. they should smooth down each finger in succession form the root to the tip. using special pressure on the ends to make them &per. While long nails are out of the question. t is well to cut them in q rounding point to emphasize the taper ing effect. Some young women wear ra.iier tight tEimbies on their fingers st night, covered by loose gloves to keep them from slipping.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08
CONFERENCES
BY LUCILLE DAUDET.

2l WO women. sat facing in the
 grand jury witness room the g other day. Each glared with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

of the pineapple contains di- - gestive principle closely re-
 sembling pepsin in it's action. and to this ts probably due the benefi- cial nesuks of the use of the fruit in certain forms of dyspepsia. In diph- theritic sore throat and croup pineap- pie juice has come to be largely re- lied on in countries where the fruit Is common; the false membrane which causes the closing, of the throat seems to be dissolved by the fruit acid and relief Is almost immediate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08
B F you feel yourself too plump these days take to pacdling.

wooden paddles, much the s1ze and shape of those used in making butter balls. The paddles are used on the body in syncopated time and the pressure is regulated by the quantity pf flesh to be reduced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08


 table linens also. Every set of nep- kins and each table cloth should bear the housewife's surname initial or her monogram embroidered upon 1t. There is question as to the proper place to put them. but the majority prefer the letter on table cloth to be in ono corner, where they will just show off the rounded edge of the table. Nap kins should have the initials in the corner or in the middle on one side. where they will be on top when the napkins are folded. Tea napkins are the only ones on which a wreath can appropriately be placed. It is quite permissible to place an initial within the wreath or other decorative motif. The napkins can also be finished with hemstitched or scalloped edges. Some women may argue that they haven't time to put embroidery on household linen. This is . poor argument, for aa- most every woman has few moments during the day when she sits down to chat with friend. It is during these odd moments that a great deal can be accomplished, especially in the way of fancy work. Pickup work is also good for the nerves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

first thing at dinner, unless there are vegetables at this meal. Persons with feeble digestion should. as a rule, con- fine themselves to . single kind of fruit at meal; They can make the changes from one meal to another. Those who find it difficult to digest vegetables should not attempt more than ono kind at . given meal until the digestion is improved and often it is best to leavesthem oil entirely for a time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08
HE best way to treat colds is to prevent them. This involves the so-called process of hard

every hour of the day, winter and sum- mer. It means avoiding exposure to direct drafts and wet feet. It means getting the skin to react promptly and properly to different changes of tenn perature by correct clothing and by cold baths. It means the right diet and nourishing food. It means plenty of sleep and an orderly routine exist ence. It means tho child must be free from adenoids and enlarged tonsils.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

is always .wise to keep . few
 extra towels and other linens for emergency use when
 gueata arrive. This applias to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

Y7| IGHT shade and cream is a gc-d N home remedy for ivy poison. s Mash night shade; spread on
 cloth. moisten with sweet cream and apply to affected parts. Unguentine salve is . sure cure, kills poison and relieves pain. You can buy 1t at almost any drug store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

kXVI O your legs give out quickly
 H when you take a long hike or. 4 when you dance, or engage in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-08

Fl xERCISE in moderation is ben- encial. overexercise is harm- s full, and in the case of middle
 aged people positively danger ous. Begin quietly with game of tennis or golf. or short cycle run in the cool of the evening. and gradully increase the amount of exercise.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-16
Won Kissing HEARS
FROM THE CARDINAL

Brussels, April 15.-General Won
Bissing, German governor-general OF
Belgium, was in receipt today of a
stinging letter from Cardinal Mer-
cier, Roman Catholic primate of Bel
gium, In reply to the note which Won
Bissing sent him warning the prelate
to stop alleged political activity.
1T was not. your excellency may be
sure. without deep reflection that we
denounced to the world the evils with
which our brothers and sisters are
Observation-Disclosures evils indeed.
atrocious crimes. the tragic horror OF
which no cold reason refuses to ad-
nit"
In regard to Won Bissing's military
pomp and circumstances. the cardinal
says:
ALLOW us then. even smitten as we
are by admiration before the warlike
pomp surrounding US and the bril-
liant staff which, like King Saul, you
have attached to your person, never
theless to retain our full liberty Of
Judgment"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-16
AMERICANS
IN MEXICO
ENTRENCH
Army Engineers Are Making
Haste to Construct Defenses
Along the Line Of Commu-
nicatiOn in Southern State

Columbus, N. NJ, April i5-Greai
activity was manifested here through.
out the night. while entrenchmenti
were being constructed along the
lines OF communication OF the Ameri.
can expedition In Mexico.
Fifty-four new motor trucks were
unloaded from trains and placed In
commission without delay. This was
regarded as an indication that the
expedition would not withdraw i'm
mediately, at least.
Army engineers were diverted from
the roads which are being repaired
and were set to building defenses at
Boca Grande. Ascension, Aspia and
Dublan. a double semi-circle OF
trenches being built on three sides
OF the latter city. The river protects
Its fourth side. Machine guns and
artillery have been placed In position
there. Rifle holes were dug In the
sides OF adobe houses and rifle pits
constructed in the trenches.
Barbed wire entanglements have
been erected at few points. Captain
Grant at Boca Grande asked for re-
Inducements today. He now has 1876
men.
Drivers OF army wagons reported q
state OF anxiety along the lines OF
communication since Carranza re-
quested that the troops withdraw.
News Of the request was flashed
along the route OF the expeditions 8
march. Commanders we're ordered
to use their own judgment In any
crisis affecting the safety Of their
detachments. General Funston is in
constant touch with the situation by
field telegraph.
Even the motor trucks have been
ordered to keep close together. All
must halt in case one is disabled
The telegraph office at Columbus was
kept open all night for the trans
mission Of important government and
military orders. Two days rations
have been issued to all men here.
They have prepared their full field
equipment for an instant move.
Lieutenants Dargue and Gorrell.
army aviators. planned another scout
Ing trip today. They intend to watch
reported Carranza movements east
ward from Pulpito pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-16
HUGHES OBJECTS
TOHAV|NGNAME ON
OREGON BALLOT

Salem, April 15.--A telegram was
received by Secretary OF State Olcott
this morning from Charles q.
Hughes. In which the New York
justice stated that he objected to his
name being placed upon the primary
ballot and requesting that action be
withheld until letter which was on
the road explaining his objections had
been received. This action Of Justice
Hughes will probably postpone the fil-
ing OF the writ Of mandamus to COM
pei olcott to place Hughes name on
the ballot as was proposed by the
Hughes faction In Portland.
The text Of Hughes telegram fol-
lows:
IT was informed on April 13 that
a petition was about to be fled and
at once mailed to you statement Of
my objections and my request that
my name shall not be placed on
primary ballot.
"(Signed) Charles q. Hughes" /"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-16
SUSSEX WAS NOT
LIKE M|NELAYER

London, April 15.--Germany's note
to the United States leaves no further
doubt that the British channel packet
Sussex was torpedoed. the British for
eign office declared today in an OH
cial statement,
A thorough investigation has re-
vealed that no vessel in the channel
except the Sussex was damaged in the
manner described by the German sub
marine commander. Furthermore, the
Sussex was attacked at the exact mo-
ment the commander says he hurled
a torpedo at q British minelayef In
the channel near where the Sussex
was at that time.
The German statement that the
submarine captain thought that the
ship was one OF the new minelayers
OF the Arabic type was not justified.
said the foreign office. because the
Sussex bore no resemblance to vessels
OF the Arabic class.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-16
SAYS THE MILITIA
FUND WAS WASTED

Washington. April 15.--'Federal
appropriations for the militia have
been shamefully and disgracefully
wasted - sometimes embezzled, =
charged Senator Borah today, in at
tacking the Reed amendment to
Chamberiain's bill increasing militia
officers pay.
Borah cited the case of the quar-
termaster general OF Texas camp of
instruction who, he alleged, en-
bezzled $4,000 and stated that the
largest part Of militia funds had
been paid to officers.
I'VE may need the militia within
a month";" replied Reed. I'VE should
maintain national guard OF the
highest efficiency. The officers are
the brains of the militia. II funds
have been misappropriated some one
in the war department who permitted
il is responsible and should be prose-
cuted."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-16
ASK FORD Tn HEAD
pAC|F|ST PARTY

Washington, April 15.---Rudolph
Spreckels went to Detroit today to
try and persuade Henry Ford to be.
come the presidential candidate OF
the paciiist party In the coming cam.
paign. As first step to that end, II
was learned that Ford would be en-
tered In the republican primary In
Pennsylvania.
II may vote for Woodrow Wilson
In November" said spreckels, but
would like to vote the republican
ticket, can not support Roosevelt
because Of his Inconsistency In join
ing the menH'he fought in 1912.
Hughes Is a promising candidate, but
we do not know whether he Is quail
fed for president"