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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
GOLDFISH OMEIEr

Put 2 cups Of sliced raw potatoes
In a saucepan, add 2 cups of. freshen-
ed and shredded salt Goldfish. cover.
with cold water and boil until the pc
tatoes are done. Drain, mash, add 3
tablespoons Of butter, IA teaspoon
Of pepper, IL cup Of cream or rich
milk and the beaten yolks of eggs;
beat until very light and add in the
stiffly beaten whites. Melt ! large
tablespoon Of bacon fat in an iron
frying pan, turn in the mixture, cook
slowly until rich crust has been
formed underneath, fold over and
serve.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
BREAD AND BUTTER CUSTARD
PUDDING

Beat eggs without separating till
light, add 4 tablespoonfuls of sugar
and I pint of milk. Mix and add a
grating of nutmeg. Turn into but
tered pudding dish. Cover the top
with buttered bread (crust taken Off >,
cut into small pieces, butter side up.
Bake in moderate oven same an
you would cup custard. till 1t is set.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

The design that slips on over the
head is one Of the newest expressions
Of the Russian blouse. Dark blue
satin, velvet or any desired material
ray be used to develop model to be
worn with separate skirts. The
blouse closes on the shoulder and
under the arm, while the fitness at
the waistline is held in with a sash of
self material. Medium size requires
.4H yards 35-inch material
After eating the blouse, let the
first step toward its development be
to slash down the fold at the center
'front.' from neck edge to small go"
perforation. Finish edges for open
ing. If desired, bind slashed edges
Or trim with plated ruffle or ruche
Gather shoulder edge Of front between
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
FAMILY DOCTORS
GOOD ADVICE
To GO On Taking ''Fruit-a-tives'
Because They Did Her Good
RoCHoN, JAN. 14th. 1871

RoCHoN, JAN. 14th, 1916.
II suffered for many years with ter
rible Indigestion and Constipation. T
had frequent dizzy spells and became
greatly run down. A neighbor advised
me to try "Fruit~a-tives'. did so and
to the surprise of my doctor, I began
to improve, and he advised me to go on
with "Fruit-a-tives".
lconsider that owe my life to ssFruit-'
a,tives" and want to say to those who
suffer from Indigestion, Constipation or
Headaches-'try Fruit-a-tives' and YOU
willgetwell". CORINE GAUDREAU.
bOc. box, for So so, trial size, Csc.
AT all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit
a-tives Limited. Ogdensburg. NY. g..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
sCHNAPs. BARRED

Stockholm, Sweden, Jan. 8.LThe
new liquor restrictions. reported some,
weeks ago, have already cut down the
retail sales of "schnaps' Swedish
brandy in Stockholm roundly fifty
per cent, according<to DR.. Bratt, head
Of the System company" It is be-
lieved also that the consumption in
restaurants has been materially, re-
Z ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
BANANA SHERBET

Put three cupfuls Of sugar into q
saucepan, then add one and one-half,
quarts of cold water and dissolve over
the fire. Remove from the fire and
add the strained juice of four lem
ons; with four diced bananas. Freeze,
and when the mixture begins to stiffen
add the stiffly beaten whites of one
egg. Continue freezing until done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
I CORNER FOR COOKS
.~~~~~~~~-
WAFFTES

Take 8 eggs and beat the whites
and yolks in separate bowls. Stir I'm
to the yolks pint Of sour cream and
pints Of flour, add enough sweet
milk to make the batter very thin.
then put in tablespoons of melted
lard, Ca teaspoon Of soda dissolved
in a little milk and lastly the beaten
whites. Bake in hot oven and also
have the irons very hot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
HOUSEWORK AS A
SCIENCE AND ART

How modern domestic science re-
duces living costs by making House,
hold tasks interesting and efficient.
The Farmer will begin about the,
middle of January to publish series
of feature editorials by a well known
syndicate writer, giving ideas about
the new modern improvement to-
make household work more interest,"
ing and more scientific.
Domestic science authorities say
that the well trained woman can cas-
fly perform all household tasks in half
her time. In this new spirit house.
hold work becomes an art instead Of!
toilsome task. Many financial bur-
dens are lifted through the introduce
ton to the home Of expert skill. Vs.
liable suggestions for this series were
obtained from the head Of tse Do
nestle Science Department of Sim,
mons College, one of the leading do
mestic science centers of the world,
from M. B. and r. w. Bruere'S In
creasing Home Efficiency and from
various educators and writer's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
PILES CURED AT HOME By
new ABSORPTION METHOD.

II you suffer from bleeding, itching, blind
or protruding Piles, send me your address,
and will tell you how to cure yourself at
home by the new absorption treatment; and
will also send some of this home treatment
free for trial. with references from, your
own locality il requested. Users report i'm
mediate relief and speedy cures. Send no
money, but tell others Of this offer. Write
today to Mrs. M. Summers. Box ss, South
Bend. Ind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
WE'LL SET UP.

Hunters green broadc1oth develops
this full skirt and straight line coat
so literally trimmed with black fur.
Note that the velvet ribbon hatband
is laced to the sailors crown with ac-
tual eyelets and silk LAGER,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
THE OTHER GIRLS LOVER.

F. NJ writes: "I am a young girl Of
H. I go to dances though 1 do not
dance-just- sit there and look on. A
young man friend of 20 is always at
these He speaks with me before the
dancing starts, but after that does not
come near me again. He dances all
the evening with the, same girl Do
you think he cares for her or is there
a chance for me-"
The young mans devotion to the
other girl proves that he cares for her,
and her only Wastes no time think
ing of Or hoping to win another girls
lover. All in good time the mate in
tended for you will come along.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
SETTLE WHICH OF TWO rs BEST
FOR HER.

NJ, NJ writes: Gin doubt, I come to
you. go with a young man who
declares he loves me earnestly. Not
long ago, I met another, who pro-
fessed deep love after seeing me sew
erals times. No. is inclined to be
more Of a loafer. Not what you call a
model. No. 1 is steady. Has good POI
sition. Swears he will provide for me.
r love No. i. Am to follow dictates
Of my heart or consider the future?"
It seems wisest and best to join
hands in happy :wedlock in the future
with one steady, having good position
and loving you. Loafers who profess
all Of these qualities are not to be
trusted. Beware Of them. They will
lead wives a pretty dance, and sorrow
and regret will result.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

gained the goodwill OF her parents
at the outset, 1 would have had
smoother sailing Secret courtsh1ps
are dangerous to happiness
There's many young man in the
same boat as this one. For one reason
or another, they dread meeting the
parents, lest they lose the girl whom
they learned to care for. Seldom or
never does a girl feel contented If she
braves her parents disapproval by
not letting them know of a lover who
has come into her life, Don't make
enemies Of your sweetheart's parents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

Robert Lansing, Secretary of State,
has cabled to Mr.. Vopicka, American
Minister at Bucharest, asking for a
statement on Germany's charge that
he had been guilty of unneutral con-
duct by favoring Rumania.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

Campaigns for reckless driving are
being pushed so hard in many places
that it is believed the motorists will
be held down to 80 miles an hour
Through crowded streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

Some of the stage struck girls go
to schools of dramatic art, while 9TH
ers who are wiser consult the most
stylish dressmaker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

After denouncing the trusts for the
shortage Of paper, many people pro-
coed to burn up several BARRELS Of
waste in a back yard bonfire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

Col. w. F. Cody (Buffalo Bid. who
is very i'll. left Glenwood Springs.
Col, for Denver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

cine. also give the medicine to the children Edith
and Clair, and their colds never get bad" (Sgned)
Mrs Lettie Dunlap, 331 So Highland St. Du Bots, Pa.
way Its gentle laxative effect drives impurities
It's strengthening, bodybuilding elements build new
flesh land strength Its soothing healing elements ailay
the throat irritation And because it is guaranteed
from alcohol dangerous drugs in any form, it is
safe medicine for all the family to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

The rulers of Europe will spurn
peace with splendid heroism as long
as the common people are willing to
do the fighting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

It may be safe for President Will
son to refuse to hold the inaugural
dance, but he would not dare refuse
to throw out the first ball of the
league season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

After a careful reading of tho
opinions of financial experts on the
present mixed situation, it is clear
that stocks will go up if they don't
go down. 80
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

The Health Bureau argues that we,
shouldn't worry as birds don't fret
abou their nests, etc. But birds
don't have any wives lengingly view-r
ing those SIT hats in the miiliner'Q
WiudnEn>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENT,

Correct name and address must he
given to insure attention. not to print
Use ink. Write short letters, only Ols
one side of paper. Address Miss lib.
hey. 916 President, Street, Brooklyn
N. W
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
pie4 -ial Review Blouse
2e cents.

to
2e 800 ~ AA-''
These Home Dressmaking articles prepared esIe-
cay for this from the latest styles by The
Pictorial Review.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08
"ADvISE ANYuNE WITH A COLO 70
TAKE FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE
MOTHER PRAISES
THIS SAFE
FAMILY
MEDICINE
II have been troubled

II have been troubled
with colds in my throat
for several years and get
bronchitis every winter.
| was advised by a
friend to try Father
Johns Medicine. l did
so and received great
benefit. I advise anyone
suffering from colds to
use Father Johns Medi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-08

Sizes, "a to A inches bust Prica
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
hoy EVANGELIST
STIRS CONGREGATION
Wilson Holder, Thirteen, Thrills
Audience Largely Conn.,
posed of Adults.

A regular Gypsy Smith audience
assembled at the Centennial Baptist
Church, Seventh and 1 streets north
east. last night to hear Wilson
Holder, the thirteen-year-old evan
geIist. preach on THE Cross"
Mr.. Holder chose his text from the
gospel OF st. John, and thrilled and
swayed an audience composed large
.lv of adults, although the service had
been scheduled principally Tor ehll-
dren.
At the conclusion OF his impassion-
ed plea for sinners to repent. large
number of the audience. led by a
woman OF eighty. with tears stream
ing down her face. filed forward 10
shake hands with the preacher, VINO
In spite of his stirring eloquence. Is
only a boy. with. the shyness OF
boy.
The young evangelist. who is a son
OF Rev. Rufus f. Holder. pastor OF
the Riverside Baptist Church. oil
Baltimore, is a student OF the eighth
grade in the public schools OF his
home city. and prepares his own SER
mons. He has attended school con-
tinuaIly until coming to washing
ton, and intends to return TO MS
studies as soon as possible
The evangelistic services being
conducted by young Holder will con-
tInue two weeks. During that time
he will preach on The Prodigal
SON." "The Lost Sheep" and The
Wicked Husbandman."
The Washington times., 1917-04-25

Prominent American women writers
from all parts of the United states
will get together tonight at the Ra-
leigh, for the twentieth anniversary
banquet OF the League OF American
Pen Women. Notable among the
guests from other cities Will De MIS-
Alice Herring Christopher. State rep
resentative OF Massachusetts,; Mrs
Blanche Lucas, OF Oklahoma; Mrs
Sarcissa Taloe Shawan. president OF
the State auxiliary of Alabama; Miss
sarah Ruth Frazier. of Tennessee; Mrs
Emma Abbot Gage. State representa'
tive Of Maryland: Mrs. zillah Z: VII
son. State representative OF South
Dakota, and Mrs. Bertha Lincoln
Heu.tis. a former president OF the
League, from California. Miss jessie
A. Griswold will preside.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN AND ABOUT TOWN
Happenings of the Day in Va
rious Parts of the Ma
tons Capital.
rstieueIe,s fishing is the latest.

Fatigueless fishing is the latesI,
All the ack-breaking, mUscle-pull-
ing. bone-straining manual labor IN
cident to angling has been eliminated
bv Inventive genius. No more VIII
the fisherman need to tire himseir
and break down physically in his en-
deavors to lure specimens OF the I'M
ny tribe from the moist depths.
The fatigueless fishing plan con-
sists of making the fish ring oeli
10 announce it has swallowed the
hook and to signify its readiness TO
be hauled out and put into the game
bag.
Anglers in Tidal Basin today were
observed using the fatigueless flsh'
ing method, and they did not appear
TO be the least bit tagged by their
days activities.
The modern angling device consists
of the ordinary bait, hook. line ano
sinker. The cork is dispensed with.
The line is attached to stick or
rib from an umbrella stuck firmly IN
the ground.
Tied to the stick or steel rod is a
small bell, such as is used on relns
given children to play horse The
bell is loosely fastened, so that the
faintest tug on the line viii shake
the stick or umbrella rod. which IN
turn causes the bell to ring.
Fishermen at Tidal Basin said to-
day the fish were keeping up mer.
ry Jingle, jangle, on the bells, and
that many good catches had been
safely landed after the denizens OF
the wet had given the signal to haul
ashore"
The Washington times., 1917-04-25

More than 500 members OF the
Washington division Of the Plattsburg
training camps turned out for the
semi-weekly drill on the White House
EIlipse yesterday afternoon. In add
ton to these a number OF men who
came to watch. changed their minds
and remained to train. The men were
drilled in company formation for the
first time, and, according to the OF
ficers in charge, showed remarkable
progress.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
PLAN HUGE SHIP PLANT
Baltimore Men Project $50, ,ooo,o 900
Yards Along Patapseo.

D,TrTATnpE, AnrII or-Jnveefiro-
- - 80, -, - s-ro,n y,
IooaI and o,,,-o,.town canItaIists and
manufacturing Interests looking to
the establishment here of a steel
making and shipbuilding plant to cost
approximately s5O,OOO,OOO.
Bernard n. Baker, who has had
wide experience In shipping matters
has been spoken OF as the possible
president OF the corporation.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
CAPTAIN SWEENY COMING
officer In French Foreign Legion
viii Describe Trench Fighting.

Capt Charles Sweeny, a member
OF the Foreign Legion in the army
OF France, will come to Washington
in a few days to aid in instructins
American officers in the rough
stuff" OF trench fighting.
Captain Sweeny Is now at the homs
OF his brother at Baltimore. He has
been twice wounded and twice deco
rated for bravery. His commission
was won from the ranks.
AS Captain Sweeny holds a com
mission with a foreign government
an invitation to appear in Washing
ton was sent by the State Depart
ment. He was sent to this country
for the purpose of teaching Ameri'
cans what European trench fighting
really is.
Captain Sweeny belongs at Spo
kane, WRsh. His father is president
of the Federal Smelling and Refin'
ing Company.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
LARGE INCREASE IN
VEGETABLE PRICES
Product From South Shows Big
Advance Over Last Year.
Shipments Less.

Enormous increases in jobbing
prices on the present crop of spring
vegetables and berries from the South
over that of 1916 are shown in a
compilation by the Bureau of Mar
kets of the Department OF Agricul-
ture.
Shipments have been far less dur
ing the early part of April than they
were in. April last year.
Onion shipments from Texas for
April 10. made a new record, how
ever. 1T9 cars having been sent out
on that day. The total for the 20
day period is below that OF last year,
however.
The data show that altogether
1867 carsi OF onions have been ship
ped from Texas during the present
season. Compared with shipments
to the same date lastSyear, this is a
decrease of GO cars
Potato shipments Increased.
During the past week shipments
OF new potatoes from Florida have
increased from Is pr 20 cars per day
to SO cars shipped on April Is: seven
ty-three cars on the 10Th, and nine
ty-siX cars on the Goth. 1t is be-
lieved the rapidly increasing ship
ments from Florida will help to re-
lieve the shortage of the 1916 pota-
to crop The total shipments of
both old and new potatoes from
April l to 20 this year, totaled 5,072
cars.
Compared with 1915, tomato ship
4
April 1 to 20 were 225 cars. or less
than one-sixth Of the number OF cars
shipped in 1910.
Shipments OF strawberries from
Florida, Louisiana, and other South
ern cities for the period April to
20. compare favorably with the ship
ments during the same period of
1915, the total shipments being $50
cars and 6SS cars respectively.
Cabbage shipments Small.
Cabbage shipments for the period,
April / to 20. were only 1O2 cars. or
about one-eleventh OF the number OF
cars shipped curing the comparable
period OF 1916, when Las cars were
shipped.
Shipping point quotations for yell
low Bermuda onions (. o. b. Laredo
Texas, during the comparable week
of 1915, showed 4 range OF $1.25 tc
x1.40 per crate, or approximately
sI00 per crate less than (. o. b. quo.
tations in 1917
shipping point prices on tomatoes
carloads (. o. b. cash track, were ap.
proximately SO cents lower per si1
basket carrier on April 20, than
/ nriCes renorfad ou Apr{I TX IoI-
Closing, prices as reported from Nj.
ami. Flbrida. April 20, were f2.65 tc
S2.T5 per carrier.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
Will Drill Tonight.

Students of the National Capital
Military College, training to be army
officers, will drill on the Ellipse, back
OF the White House. this evening
All males are invited to participate
the only requirement being that the
driIler be more than eighteen years
old and in earnest. Officers OF the
regular army and Of the Officers re-
serve corps will act as instructors
On Sunday afternoon drills OF the
students. held heretofore in Rock
Creek Park, will be held here mere
after on the polo field. at the north
ern terminus of the Highway bridge
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
To Honor General Grant.

Services in celebration OF the nine
ty-fifth anniversary OF the birthday
of General Grant will be held in the
MetropoIitan VI. f. Church Friday
evening. under the auspices of the
Grand Army of the Republic. the
Women's Relief Corps, the Ladies OF
the G. A. R.. the Legion OF Loyal
Women, the Spanish War Veterans
and the Sons of Veterans.
Addresses will be delivered by Sena
for sherman Of Illinois and Congress
man Fess of Ohio. Past Senior vice
Commander-in-Chief G. H. Slaybaugh
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
will preside.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
Tn Give My.tery Play.

The Vision of st. Agnes Eve. a
mystery play, will be presented in the
Trinity Parish Hall. Third street and
Indiana avenue northwest. next Fri
dav evening. The following Will
make up the cast: Miss Mary E. Van
Fossen. Miss Phy.lis Snydeg. Miss Ielen
Covert. Miss Grace Cotton. Bruce Col
ton, Walter Wills. Miss Roberta Boswell
Robert Shaw, c. Calvert Magruder
Miss Evelyn Wills, o. r. Singleton
Miss Ina Singleton. Miss Bernice Cal
houn, Louis Smith, Miss Marie Shaw
and Miss Mabel Thiel.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25

The Susan b. Anthony League will
give a tea this afternoon between 4
and 6 o'clock at headquarters of the
NATIONAL American Woman Suffrage
Association, 1926 Rhode Island ave.
nue.. Mrs. Nanette Paul and Mrs
Anna Hendley will be honor guests
The hostesses will be Miss Pauline
'Pearce and Miss Ellen f. Newton
assisted by the pupils OF the Pau
Institute.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
WANTS LABOR REPRESENTED,

A request for French representa-
ton at the international war labor
conference TO be held here. has been
sent TO Paris by Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor. and chairman OF the
labor committee OF the Council OF
National Defense
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
Dance for strtksr..

Proceeds from tho sale OF rsfrash-
msnts at ths annual bail Of Potomac
Lodge, No. !. Locomotive Biranen
and EnEinsmsn. in National Rines'
Arnory Friday night. will be dsvotsd
20 the bSnsht fund OF striking en-
pIoyss Of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. The dance
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
VIII Describe sIarne.

The War Torn Marne" has been
announced az the subject OF a lecture
TO be delivered tonight at o'clock
by Edward 3. Clark. war oorrespon-
dent. at the Town and Country Club
townhouse. Eighteenth street and
Columbia road northwest. VIII II.
Chandlee will give q chalk talk.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
Ro.rd Of rrad. ProEr.nn.

Committee meetings of the Wash
1nEton Board OF Trade were an
rounced today by Secretary J. Harry
Cunningham. as follows: Membership
committee. noon; .glee club commit
tee, <:45 this afternoon: committee
on public health, noon tomorrow: pub
lie schools, 4:45 tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
na Talk on MIssIons.

"a short history OF Lutheran Mis-
sions- will be the subject OF the final
lecture before the Interdenomina-
tional Mission study next Friday
afternoon at the Public Library, by
Miss Sara Van Gundy. This is the
seventh Of a series OF lectures on mis-
sion work.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
rn Tan, nm Rus.In.

Stanley washburn. war correspon-
dent for Golfers Weekly and other
publications, will lecture at the Ma
tionaI Press Club tonight at $50
o'clock. He has recently returned
from Russia, and will tell OF condi-
tions there.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
G w IL. Drama.

The Importance Of Being Earnest,
an interesting play. will be presented
privately by the George Washington
University drama class on May is In
the assembly hall OF the arts and sci
encea departmeut administration
huIIdinr oO23 G. street northwest.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
D.b.t. On Minimum Wage.

Whether the minimum wage law Is
desirable is the question to be de-
bated by teams of the law classes
of Georgetown and South Carolina
Universities in the law school oulld-
ing at Sixth and E streets northwest
this evening.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
sEnd- Money De.troyed.

Two tons Of spurious and counterfeit
coins with a face value OF S'OoU. ana
nearly a ton Of counterfeit Mexican pa
per money with face value running
into the millions. was DESTROYED oy Be-
cret Service and Treasury officials yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
WANTS PASTORS TO HELP.

The. current issue OF the Baltimore
Methodist contains an editorial ask
ing for the aid of every clergyman in
any way he can best serve the Gov
eminent to bring the war with Ger
many to a successful close.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
WALDO TO RE-ENTER ARMY.

BEEKSvILLE, n. Y. April 25.--
Rhinelander Waldo. former police
commissioner OF New York, will re-
turn to the United States army In
two weeks. The former police COM
missioner. served as captain in the
Spanish-American war, and Is on the
army reserve list.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25

Beautiful Hometown Flowers.
Consult GUIDE about flowers for we'd
dings and all social events. 1914 ST.
-AdYt.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
Anfhnnr LcaRue Tea.

will begin at $50 o'clock. ). Z
Aver is chairman of arrangements.