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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
MARY WOLLsrONECRAFr.

One of the greatest of the pioneer advocates of women's rights was Mary Wollstonecraft, who was born near London 15S years ago today. Tn her youth she served as companion to a wealthy. woman, and conducted a successful school for girls. She began her career as an author with a book on the education of girls. and later contributed to periodicals and wrote tales for children. Her "Vin- dication of the Rights of Women" was so radical that she was ostraciz
 ed by conventional society, but well comed by the democrats and free thinkers of the period. Disreeardl ! ing legal marriage as an instrument for the, enslavement of her sex. she entered into free union" with F,- self, the painter, but his wife soon put a stop to that. She then went to Paris, where she met Gilbert Im- lay, an American merchant, and be- came his consort without the pale of marriage. After daughter was born to her the American deserted her, and she attempted suicide bv leaping into the Thames, but was res- cued. Next shet took up her abode with William Goodwin, the democrat and freethinker, and at last found an affectionate mate. They were mar ried a few months later, ann in 1797 Mary Wollstonecraft died, soon after giving birth to a daughter. who be- came the wife of the poet Shelley
 and the author of "Frankenstein."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
. -- - ~-~ ~ - LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTE BOOK
 By Lee Papcl
By Lee Papssl

Sleepy Miller.
 MT. Shit has a meet store And a pushcart to deliver the meet, And a boy to push the pushcart Wich he does looking down at his
 feet. He never looks the way hes push
 ing, And if you don't yell, hay! and jump Wen you heer him rite behind you, You and the pushcart both bump. His name is Sleepy Miller, On account of the way he acks, Us fellows having gave him the
 Sleepy, And the Miller being the lacks. He nocks on peoples fentses And if they're slow he never waits, Jest taking the meet out of the push
 cart And throwing it over. their gates. Wen enything happens he wunts to He sets on the pushcart to look, Because wat does he care how meny
 people Are waiting to put their meet son to
 cook? Wen the pushcart is empty he pushes
 it back, Still looking down at his feet And starts to push it all over agen Wen MT. Smith gives him more meet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

Known mischiefs have their cure; But dobts have none;
 And better is despair than fruitless hope
 l Mix'd with killing fear.'' If we knew what was best for us very few mistakes would be made. All cannot be wise-acres Everyone stands in his or her own light, more often than they realize, perhaps. The really nice girl, who dresses too lashily on the streets chalking her face, and rouging her lips, wearing her dresses almost up to her knees, seldom imagines that she is standing in her own light-that she causes cen sure and satirical remarks, in place of the admiration she covets.
 l The wife who quarrels with her hus- band, under the' delusion that she
 must take her own part, certainly stands in her own light. She could do far more with him by coaxing, and using those blandishments that en- snared his heart in the first place. | The business girl, well established in | an old firm where she is we'll liked, standing eevry possible chance of se- curing advancement, stands in her own light when she leaves there in a
 huff over some tride, or allows herself | to be lured to some rival firm, that is hanging on by shoe-string, just
 ready to collapse, at the first approach
 of dull trade.
 l The young woman who fits from
 factory to shop, never a season in any
 one place, is a warning; a decided
 case of standing in her own light
 The village girl, who sings in the church choir, and thinks she has a
 voice that ought to turn the world, if | it could be heard, usually stands in
 her own light when she refuses the hand of the young village lawyer, and
 goes to the city to pursue musical career. She is turned down, with scant ceremony, by the managers of
 the grand opera; lands in the chorus,
 earning scarcely enough to pay for
 her hall bedroom, and little to eat Unless she displays. unusual ability, it's the chorus for her, as long as she can keep her beauty from waning.
 The social climber, the young married
 woman who forces her way into so-
 ciety by sheer nerve, stands in her
 own lgiht if she fails to invite to her
 pink teas the old gossips who can
 make her with nod, or break her by
 a shake of the head. Each one of us
 stands in our own light in some way
 No wonder there are so many shad-
 ows. How could there help but be
 It isn't every one who discovers this ] fact Yet many stubborn1y hold to
 the same attitude, regardless of the
 fact that they are punishing them
 selves. Whatever the reasons-envi-
 ronment, for force of circumstances
 standing in ones own light, can be
 avoided by taking step forward in a new direction
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
 CORNER FOR COOKS
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NICE SANDWICHES

Spread four medtum-th1ck slices or
 entire wheat bread with cream cheese
 and salmon chopped fine. putting
 mixture on both sides of the bread to make 1t stick together. Pile the slices up, making a cube. with bread
 top and bottom. Press firmly togeth- ger, trim off crust and slice the cubes into dainty sandwiches, which look like layer cake.
 i; Spread thin slices of buttered white bread with orange honey. Put to- lxether in pairs Remove crusts and cut In fanoy shapes. For the orange lhsoey. boil one cup of sugar with ,one-Quarter cup each water and or 'aAge juice, until syrup will spin tthread when dropped from tip of spoon. Add one-haH cup finely chop chopped orange peel from which all white portion has been removed, and ono half teaspoon of vanilla Again bring to boiling point and cool
 Hard cooked eggs. separate yolks from whites. mash yolks and finely chop whites. Moisten yolks with ben gal club chutney until of the right lcons6shency to spread. Spread thin lsiicss of buttered bread. Remove 'crusts and cut in halves crosswise.
 Spread three slices on both sides with butter worked until creamy. Re- matning two slices on one side. ,Hrroad two mixtures alternat1vely 1 between slices of bread Spr1nkhng Iogg yolk mixture with finely chopped green pepper. Wrap fn parafine pa per or cheesc1oth. Place under light weight and let stand till serving time. Cut in 1-S-inch slices crosswise and each slice in halve length. Arrange overlapping one another on plate cov- kered with lace-covered dolly,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
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 TOOAY'S POEM ~@~~~~~
HEIR HEART

Her heart is always doing lovely things,
 Filling my wintry mind with simple flowers, Playing sweet tunes on my untuned strings Delightful all my undelightful hours. She plays me like a lute, what tune she will, S No string in me but trembles at her touch, Shakes into sacred music, or is still, Tremb1es or stops, or, sweIls, her touch is such. And in the dusty tavern of my soul Where filthy lists drink witches brew for wine,~ Her gentle hand still keeps me from the bowl,
 Still keeps me man, saves. me from being swine. All grace in me, all sweetness in my verse, Is hers, is my dear girls and only hers.
 John MasefieId.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES.

Ulysses S. Grant, great soldier and president. born in Ohio in 1922. Americans captured Toronto /(then York; in 1913, Gen. :, zebulon Pike, discovereF of Pike's Peak. being kill d in the assault Magellan, the Portuguese navigator, who was the frst tQ circumnavigate the globe, was Killed by natives in the Philippines in 1921. Edward Gibbon, author of the immortal History of the De- cline and Fall of Rome" born In 1737. Morse. inventor of the tele- graph, born in 1791.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
MARRIAGE-SALE-
 SPINSTER'S JOKE

Ida writes: TT am a single reader of IS, in the high school of town. I visited my spinster girl cousins, who are lively and full of wit and humor. My oldest cousin writes French. I do not read this. One day she asked me to go to a department store, and buy for her what she had written in French. The manager. a single man. I met at her house often, took me to one counter, where there were we'd ding veils, and orange blossoms, to se- lect. Amazed, I asked the meaning. He said: This reads: Maria ge- sale of goods.'' Had best pack my trunk, return home. or forget their merry laughter?'
 Just join in the merry sallies, as that was nothing that need tease but amuse you. It may mean a wedding in the near future for you. They were not smart in thus planning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

Charges have been filed with tho Brooklyn board of education agains Dr. Lyman A. Best, principal of put. lie school No. I'll, Brooklyn. He ii accused of tweaking the nose of Adam Schlereth, a 15-year-old pupil. of Ger man descent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
TAKING GIRLS CHATS TO HEART

Kate writes: 1T am an unsophisti- cated young country woman of 20, in the city for the holidays. A man who is a school teacher invited me to a theatre. I accepted with pleasure. The play was grand. Everything went well, till the drama was over. We rose to leave. In the aisle, some pert girls Uttered, saying, Country drones. They were behind us. They rattled on about dresses, hats, gew-gaws, beaux, and all. Is this unusual, or were they gossips to be expected in crowd?"
 In cities, and everywhere, there are many women of nAny minds. You are sensitive, or you would not take any outsiders chats to heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
(Continued.)

rme ne was getting advices from the lower country, where lay the center of his own audacious plans, but the thought of the people was directed westward, up the Missouri.
 The fame of the Lewis and Clark ex- petition now had gathered volume. Constitution or no constitution. the purchase of Louisiana had been com pleted, the transfer had been formally made. The American wedge was driv- Ing on through. If ever he was to do anything for his own enterprise it was Sow high time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
WHY SEEK OTHER, LOVING ONE?

N. E. L. writes: 'tAs I am a girl reader, please aid mes I finished school when I was. .17 three years ago. Am an orphan and live with widowed aunt. Through her cleverness, I have two ardent admirers. One is owner of two ice-routes. He delivers if cold or warm. Of course he cannot be nat tily garbed. He saved. Is honestly loving and well-to-do. Other clerks in silk store. Puts all on nice clothes. is slick, and proud. Both pro- posed. Aunt liked the dandy I pity, and my heart is impressed by, the ice-man. He's up early and late. Am to follow my hearts pity, or wed the one who parts his hair in the middle and spends all recklessly in dress? Kindly advise
 Your heart seems to be with the sensible, plain man, who loves and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

Simple but very attractive. is this negiigee, that may be fashioned of crepe, albatross or challis, with large collar forming rever effect in front and having pointed outline in back. Fitted into the large arm holes are long one-piece sleeves fin 1shed with deep cuffs. The pattern provides for large cone-shaped poe kets but these may be omitted if de- sired. In medium size the negi1gee requires yaEds 86-fnch material
 But few hours are required to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Some O the Best

bargains of the season will be found at Radford B. Smiths Saturday Sale. Customers will also have the privilege of buying the most popular bIeache5 muslin at half price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

(Correct name and address must b0 given to insure attention. not to print Vse ink, Write short letters. only ON one side of paper. Address Miss Idb. bey. 016 President Street. Brooklyn N. Y.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
Oafvo and Cheese Sandwiches

Olives.
 Thick sweet cream.
 Cream cheese. Bread and butter.
 Use olives stuffed with red pep pers: chop fine and blend into the screan cheese, add . little seasoned tmayonnaIse or thick sweet cream sea- sonGd- Spread on thin slices of but tered white or brown bread.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
OLIVE SANDWICHES

Mayonnaise Dressing.
 Bread and butter. Pour boiling water over the olives and let stand about five minutes, then drain and cover with ice water. When cold and crisp wipe dry, stone and chop very nDe with a silver knife. LHawo a very stiff mayonnaise. add a little cracker dust, then mix the chopped olives. Spread on thin slices of slAghtly .buttered bread, and form Into sandwiches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

Tcyy charwsJa1 C tAds Ae0H0ec, sxlt6bJc to d60eIDpSsest Sa ft0nneI, GIb0tross or ch0Jis. The Iur0e col lar Gsd csrs arc of se1f-Ss0tcrfGI.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
A Good 1 Looking Batfuobe.

make this design even by the woman who has had no exhaustive experience Tn sewing. First, close the under arm and shoulder seams as notched. The large "O'' perforations indicate the centeE>front Turn the hem at lower edge on small "o' perforations.
 Now, take the collar and join the two sections as notched Sew to neck edge of back and to front edge of front, notches and center-backs even.
 If pockets are added, first face slashed edges to inch beyond small 'U perforattons: roll over on out
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
would take good care of you. Why seek further?
STANDING IN YOUR OWN LIGHT.

Known mischiefs have their cure; But dobts have none; And better is despair than frultless
 hope
 Mix'd with a killing fear.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
HAUBER THEATER.

Imagine mystery staged against the bleakness of the Adirondack Mountains in the dead of winter. I'm agine not one mystery, but many Imagine superb acting, lavish stag. ing and the most intensely gripping kind of story and then you will have fair idea of the absorbing na- ture of "The Page Mystery" the new est World-Picture, Brady-Made which comes to the Hauber theater tomor- row. Popular and handsome Carlyle Blackwell heads the cast in this production. With him are seen June Elvidge and Arthur Ashley, the lat- ter appearing in the powerful role of Col. Page. The entire company went to the Adirondack Mountains in the dead of winter to film most of the scenes for this production and some wonderful beauty spots were "shot" by the cameraman. One of the most interesting of these pictures shows the members of the company shoot ing down a long toboggan slide at one of the most famous resorts in the mountains. The members of the company had so much fun at this that they were 10th to leave the mountains, despite the fact that it was bitterly cold there. See "The Page Mystery" and be royalty enter tained.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
LOOK AT CH|LD,S
 TONGUE IF SICK,
 GROSS, FEvER|SA
When Constipated or Bilious Give California Syrup of
 Figs"

Look at the tongue, mother! If coat ed, it is a sure sign that your little ones stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu- rally, or is feverish. stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of it's little bowels without gripping, and you have a well, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless "fruit laxative;;" they love it's delicious taste, and it al- ways makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs,"' which has directions for babies, chil- dren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun- terfeits sold here. To be sure you get the genuine, ask to see that it is made by California Fig Syrup Con- pany." Refuse any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
,REYBURNS ENTER
 ENGINEERS CORPS

Paul Reyburn, who enlisted some time ago in the regiment of railroad men which is one of nine regiments of engineers being formed for service in France and Russia to perfect the transportation facilities of those countries in respect to the war. has passed his examinations. and has been accepted. It is expected he will serve under Fred w. Green. here recently enlisted after obtaining in definite leave of absence from the Cot ton Belt, which he was serving as as sistant to the first vice president.
 Don Reyburn. brother of Paul. also has enlisted in the same regiment, and ras gone from Kansas City, where he was located, to St. Louis. to stand the required examinations.
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Use Cocoanut Oil
 For Washing Hair

If you want to keep your hair in good condition, be careful what you wash it with.
 Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much a1kali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very harmful. Just plain mulsifed cocoanut oil (which is pure and entirely grease 1ess), is much better than the most ex- pensive soap or anything else you can use for shampooing, as this can't pos sibly injure the hair.
 Simply moisten your hair with water and rub it in. One or two teaspoonfuls will make an abundance of rich. creamy father, and cleanses the hair and scalo thoroughly. The father rinses out easily. and removes every particle of dust, dirt. dandruff and excessive oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves it fine and silky, bright, fluffy and easy to manage.
 You can get mulsi6ed cocoanut oil at most any drug store. It is very cheaD. and a few ounces is enough to last everyone in the family for months,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
SIsTER-INiAW OF
 CHARLES DICKENS ]! DIES

London, May 15-Miss Georgina Hogarth, sister-in-law of Charles Dickens, and devoted guardian of his children, has just died at the age of 90 years. "The best and truest friend ever man had," is the description Dick ems gave in his will of Miss Hogarth, who is so frequently mentioned in Dickens correspondence after his re- turn from America, when she joined his household as housekeeper. When Dickens and his wife separated, Miss Hogarth remained and brought up the younger children.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
PETITION.

To Messrs D. A. Howell, H. P.
 Strange, William Nlchol:
 Dear Sirs:
 We, the undersigned friends pa irons and taxpayers of Pine Blusf Special School District No. 3, respect fully petition you to allow yoar names to be used as candidates for the office of school directors in the election. May 19, 1917. Your faith - fitness in the past and your inti- mate knowledge of the school affairs and economics, together with the fact that you are now in charge of the construction of new high school and other school buildings and are famil. jar with all the details, render it im- portant to school inte. ests that you be retained in your present positions. We assure you of our hearty suppor+
 A. F. Dreyfus, w. O. Taggart, Rag land Fltzhugh, J. w. Ragland, J. &. Currie, F. R. Ragland, Jay Levine, j.. M Simpson, A. B. Robinson, James 2. White. A. Voss, Met l.. Gallagher, 1T. B. Griffin, R. A. Downs, H. 3. strauss, Ben Robinson, Sam Fies, A. Bluthenthal, Harry Rosenberg, H. H.. Veil, E. B. Houston, J. T. Bradford, J. H. Mann, c. P. Atkinson, c. l.. Lee, T. R. Craig, D. s. Maupin, w. c. Far rell, l.. R. Scott, E. w. !Ammons, J. H. Ancrum, A. Williford, T. w. Bolin Jr :, J. A. Simpson, J. s. Stone, w. T. Hill, T. l.. Mosley, E. c. Royse, Robt. Kes- terson.
 (The names appearing above should have appeared with the neti.. tion printed in Sunday: /: issue of The Graphic, but were inadvertently omitted .)-Advertisement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
ORPHEO THEATER.

Today-Scenes that charm the eye and a story that entersains through out make "The savage Instinct" a more than notable production. This picture play, from the play "The Heath of the Blue Ridge," will be the big attraction at the Crpheo theater today Beautiful and charming Miss Clara Kimball Young will be seen in the leading role and she is supported by a splendidly capable company, in- cluding Chester Barnett as the hand some hero. Anyone who desires de- lightful entertainment should see this picture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
LocA L.

Let us wash your blankets know how. American-Excelsicr Laun- dry Co.,, phone 146. tf
 If you are interested in truck, call N. A. Anderson, telephone 1435 for a demonstration of Ameston truck.
 Send your laundry to the old reli- able, all work guaranteed. American Excelsior Laundry Co.,, phone 146. If
 Awnings and upholster1ng. Call E. 4. T0ussaint, phone 1850 or leave orders at Knox Walker Fnrn. Co.
 Kelly Springfield tires at 10 per cent discount while my, stock lasts. J. Carroll Cone. Phona TOT. 4-2S-6t
 -Our Press Process Is unexcelled American Excelsior Laundry compa- uy, phone 146. tt
 Anyone wishing lo Fay lr sell Jefferson county script, call on Chas Veil Supply f:o. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
REMOVES TO PINE BLUFF.

Mir. and Mrs.. H. R. Lucas of Star City are now domiciled at PIT West Sixteenth avenue, removing to Pine Bluff yesterday. MT. Lucas, who is the publisher of the Lincoln Ledger, owner of the telephone exchange and a practicing attorney at Star City will continue to spend most of his time in the Lincoln capital, visiting Pine Bluff several times a week. Hope that the change would improve Mrs. Lucas health led to the decision to make their residence here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
HEATING APPARATUS
 DOES NOT FILL BILL

The heating apparatus of the Y. M. c. A. swimming pool, which was recently installed, failed to pass the test yesterday morning. The appa- ratus does not sufficiently heat the water for swimming. E. M. Goodwin, general secretary of the Y. M. c. A., states that work will be started inn mediately to remedy the trouble. Swimming classes have been organ ized and rule has been made forbid ding boys to swim except during class hours.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
4 TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel. cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist. will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bottle Is two months treatment. and seldom fails to perfect . cure. Send for sworn testimonials. pr. B. w. Hall. 2926 Olive street, st. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
ADJUSTMENTS. All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
BEST THEATRE.

Today-Simplicity and wholesome appeal are the main attributes of the first of the Mary Miles Minter Ameri. can-Mutual Star Production, "Youth's Endearing Charm" six act romantic comedy drama, which will be seen fol the first time at Best theatre.' This feature. presents "Dainty Mary" in the first of a series of six big produc- tlons in which filmdom's most charm ing star will be seen. It was written by Maibelle Heikes of Justice, a noted author and playwright and was pro- duced under the direction of William c. Dowlan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
MOVES TO PINE BLUFF.

M. c. Kendall of Chicago is in the city to open an abstract and title of- flee for an Eastern firm. His family will arrive shortly and will occupy the former residence of S. S. Wilson at Eighteenth avenue and Mulberry street. For several years MT. Ken dall has been 8 special representative of the Southern Surety company of St. Louis, having his headquarters in Chicago,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-16
ADOPTS MOTOR DELIVERY.

The Schober-Martin Dry Goods company, in line with is policy of adopting the latest methods and means of rendering service, has in- stalled a motor delivery using a handsome light Overland truck. with closed body, obtained from the Laser Motor company.