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The Washington times., 1918-01-17

incidentally. deposinG as an expert,
Mr.. Dean dropped into the record the
opinion that the Anderson tor Nd
ministration' bill as it stands. does
not look to the permanent taking
over Of the railroads.
In the House yesterday considera
ton of what may be called "Millennial
Dawn" labor legislation was evaded
in such a way as to give it virtually
no chance for consideration during
the present session. The enacting
clause Of the Social Insurance reso-
luton was struck out by a vote of
1879 to 1873. As the hope of old age
pensions and other benefactions thus
evaporated, the minimum wage bill
was next postponed on a point OF
order. The labor committee showed
its indignation by throwing the
House into confusion with obstruc-
tive motions until the only escape
was adjournment.
The Senate adjourned for the
funeral of the late Senator Brady
after listening to a carefully pre-
pared review of the war and Its
conditions by Senator McCumber.
Among many striking passages in
it is one warning us against the Gull
tivation of excessive conceit. Con-
ceit, he quoted, may puff a man up,
but can never prop him up" He
demonstrated that it will be a great
advantage to US to get acquainted
with ourselves" He did not demon
strate that know myself" is a first
essential of election to Congress.
The Senate passed the bill to test
the "Garabed" as a means of utiliz-
ing unknown cosmic force for win
ming the war. 1t will demonstrate
that uncommon sense Gf it works.
is better than common sense Gf it
DON'T.
Mr.. Hudson Maxim appeared be-
fore the Senate Committee on Com
merce and demonstrated his inven-
ton for protecting ships against tor
pedoes. He was chiefly interested in
indicating his reputation as an in
ventor against naval authorities who
had failed to adopt the invention. In
answer to questions about his pro-
fession, he said that he was, or had
been, an inventor, a chemist, an en-
gineer, a literary man, and an ex-
pert boxer. as well as a champion
wrestler. He was too modest to add
that, by a system of his own, he had
produced a collection of poetry.
adapted for comparison in parallel
columns with Shakespeare and Mil
tons best efforts in similar lines.
II. 3. Sawyer, James c. Hamlin,
and other Down Eastern shipbuild-
ers, who appeared before the Com
merce Committee, left greatly i'm
proved opinion of the Maine Yam
kee-perhaps by contrast. The
Maine Yankees boast that they are
building ships as their grandfathers
built them, at their own risk, with
no subsidies for ship yards and no
help from revolving funds. Mr..
Hamlin said that there will be fully
as much demand for ships, wood as,
well as steel, for five years after the
war. as there is now.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17

As soon as D. H. Anderson. presi-
dent of the Oneida and Western
Railroad" was informed by Secre-
tary McAdoo that his road had been
taken over, he took the train for
Washington and arrived yesterday
before the Senate Committee on In
terstate Commerce. There he de-
posed that as his road was only a
local development line Of sixty miles
long, with only twenty miles built.
he had no three years operating in
come to average as a base for his
relief. He complained thSt If he were
not relieved in some other way his
stock would not he worth 10 cents
on the dollar, and intimated strongly
that the trunk lines In his vicinity
would take II away from him on
their own terms. Herbert II. Dean,
attorney for Georgia short lines, now
in a variation Of the same fix. said
that "a lot of the short lines are
owned by the big lines now" and that
under the bill for relieving the long
lines they were likely to own all the
short lines in less than three years
after they start under the new
system.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17

Mr.. Dean refused to be sad about
it. He compared Government methods
to poker with the joker out against
you, and used other Georgia meta
phors. Certain Government experts
in valuation had visited Georgia and
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
SKIRTS

Tomorrow we offer % styles
of Skirts in poplins, serges,
silk and satin; solid colors and
stripes. Special tomorrow,
The Washington times., 1918-01-17

incidentally. deposinG as an expert,
Mr.. Dean dropped into the record the
opinion that the Anderson Tor "Ad-
miuistration" bill as it stands. does
not look to the permanent taking
over of the railroads"
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
Congress- Did N Yesterday TT
Plans for Managing Government Experts Ready to
Coordinate and Unity the Expenditure Of Nineteen Billions
Railroads Sufferers From Georgia and the SOuh-The Cara
bed Adopted Hudson Maxim reOses Backse for Labor Leg
iSIaiOn.
By ". V. BYARS.

The question soon to be submitted
to Congress in reports of investigat-
ing committees OF both House anil
Senate is of how TO coordinate an6
unity the Government Of the United
States so that it will function prop
erly."
Some Of the greatest volunteer ex-
perts are now convinced that the
government does not function prop
erly. II lacks centralized author.
ity."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
BABY BEETS.

The following recipe for canning baby beets is applicable to carrots, Only young tender beets should be canned to get high quality product. The best variety for canning is the Detroit.
 Sort the beets, putting uniform sizes together. Cut the stems off, but be careful not to cut off too close 1v or break the root This will cause loss of juice, color and flavor. Boil in an enameled pan until three fourths done, peel, pack hot in layers in previously boiled jars. fitting the second layer into. the spaces left by the first layer and repeating. Cover with clear hot water; partially seal the jars and boil them in a, water bath for one hour continuously counting from the time the water boiIs again around the jars.
 Do not allow cold water to touch +he beets after they have been cook cd. If beets are packed in tin ths cans used must be inside-lacquared Beets 1 1-2 inch in diameter and over sho11ld be cut or sliced before pack ing into jars. When steam canner is used, process pints 30 min utes under five pounds steam press ure-U. S. Department of Agricul, tUre.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
REMOVES SHINE.

The shine that serge acquires from wear, particularly on skirts, is, inn possible to remove entirely, but the shininess can be made less noticeable by gentle friction with fine sandpaper or emery; rub just enough to raise little nap.
 Another method is to dampen the shinng part well, put a damp cloth over it, iron quickly and firmly with a hot iron and while the cloth is still steaming pull it sharply away and it will have taken some of the glaze with it.
 An application of hot vinegar and then a sponging with ammonia is another helpful method. Another treatment is this: Take a handful of soap bark and put it in a cheesecloth bag; dip it in hot water and scrub the places that shine till father is formed; then sponge off with cloth wet with clear water. A navy blue serge will be much improved by dampening the whole with ordinary bluing water and then pressing while damp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

Madame was astonished Miss Carlisle, who usually demands the
 ultra in the seasons fashionable apparel, was. actually asking for a simple organdie dress.
 You see,' Miss Carlisle explained, in answer to Madame's inquiring glance, 'IVe been going in for all sort Of wartime economies right along. And now I've been delegated to give short oration on Simplicity and Thrift at Mrs. Warwick's lawn party for the benefit of our wounded sol. diers who've returned from the front, so want to carry out the idea of sim plIctty in the gown I wear'' Miss Carlisle has been doing a great deal of social welfare work, but al- though she was never over-dressed, even the suits she wore on her ex- cursions to the slums were distinctive in style and material Hence, Mad anne was indeed surprised when Miss l Carlisle insisted that she wanted something very plain and simple nothing exceptional.
 Madame brides herself on the nov city of design her garments always display, and she very tactfully men, toned this fact to Miss Carlisle. ''Of course" responded Miss Car
 isle, T shan't object to simple nov city so long as the dress isn't too ex-
 travagant looking"
 | Whereupon Madame had a model brought out that seemed especially l designed to meet Miss Carlisle's re- 1 scription of what she preferred Miss Carlisle, who is inclined to be rather athletic in taste and muscu-
 larly built, has the figure. that requires soft lines. She is, in fact, a mite mas
 culine, and therefore should wear the
 style of dress that tends to effeminate l Wherefore, the oId-blue organdie
 which Madame displayed seemed to | be quite appropriate.
 Fashioned in almost colonial style
 the dress is very simple in design and not at all elaborately trimmed. The blouse, which is made of the blue material, shows a dainty vestee
 of white organdie, and revers of its
 own material. The flowing kimono
 sleeve ends softly at the wrist in a | pretty flare.
 Three large hemstiched tucks fr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
TURNING SHEETS.

Here is an economy an old house keeper has practised for many years She turns her seamless sheets in the same way her grandmother turned scanned sheets in the days before ex- travagance held us in it's grip.
 As soon as sheet shows wear in the center tear it down, hemming the edges for the outer ones. Then lap the edges about one-fourth of an inch stitching both edges of the lap. This gives a fiat or French seam, much more desirable than the ordinary one.
 One will find that this increases the wear one-third to one-haIf. If one neglects to do this until too much worn in the center tear out the thin parts and use the sheet for a cot or single bed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
The New Clothes

in  Evening frocks draped but straight
 
  serge iss with white wooden 
   Fringed ends of ribbon droop the pretty
   Trimming hat is a smpe matter a round the crown $
  <arei handkerchief fashion outside and white in and can be worn or in full skirt falling therefro distinctly material the skirt of figured nateria be a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

two groups are the only trimming adorning the skirt. As is shown in the accompanying illustration, the skirt is made very full. A large girdle of a darker shade of blue encircles the waistline and falls in a knotted sash at the side.
 Miss Carlisle was delighted with the frock. When Madame asked her if it was plain and simple enough, she an- swered:
 Perfectly! And I thtolz I shall have to exemplify' my theories of simplicity and thrift by wearing this style of dress at all the economy func- tions I have promised to attend" Madame agreed with Miss Carlisle, smiling as she said:
 "Indeed, it is important to dress in keeping with the principles you advo- cate"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
VEGETABLES.

Use potatoes, sweet potatoes, lima beans, green corn, green peas, onions, beets, carrots, squash. Such vege- tables give you fuel, besides the min erals, and some of them give you pro- tein. They can help you save meat and wheat. When you serve enough vegetables you do not need as much bread.
 Remember the many good things vegetables can do for your body. They help keep your blood as it ought to be, and your whole body in good condition. Vegetables are better than medicine to prevent the com mon evil of constipation.
 And, besides all these, think how appetizing they are-crisp lettuce sweet, juicy beets, tender peas. celery beans. and corn-all sorts of f1avors and textures to lend variety to your meals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

One woman slices bread upon pa per, thus saving every crumb. The crumbs are put into glass jars, where they are ready for use. It is advisa bIe to thoroughly prevent mold. Crusts and left over slices can be treated in the same way and then crushed with a rolling pin.
 The lack of a fireless cooker is no reason why you cannot have cooked cereal for breakfast. If you soak hominy, oatmeal or cornmeal over night it will require only one-half the length. time to cook. A good way is to cook the cereal the day before and reheat it in the morning.
 Buy buttermilk for use in Boston brown bread, doughnuts, ginger bread, etc.
 If your kitchen or pantry windows are situated so passersbys can get a good view of the rooms, don't exclude the light and air with sash curtains, but paint the screens with white or yellow paint thinned slightly and ap- piled sparing1y. Even at short distance the interior will not be wis ible from the outside.
 It is hard to get children to gather up their toys at night. but this will help. Take a good sized soap box, cover with denim and put casters on it. Call it a freight wagon and there will be great competition to see wno will gather up the toys to fill it.
 Don't throw away shade curtains because the lower part is faded or soiled In these days of high prices and inferior goods it pays to turn them. Remove the tacks, which fasten the curtain to the roller, and hem this end on the machine. Then cut off the original hem and tack this end to the roller. If the spring does not work well, take the curtain down and roll it up tight in the hand. Then put it up and pull down to full | length. Repeat this process once more and it will wind the spring just 1 right.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
FOR SUMMER PIAZZA.

These new fads in cushion fabrics for your piazza this summer are de- scribed by a writer.
 "One of the inexpensive but most unique cushion fabrics this summer is imitation Paisley. At first your friends will all think you have been foolish enough to cut up grandmotn- CTS priceless shawl; but once they've survived the shock and learned the simple truth they'll envy your dis covery.
 And have you ever thought of using one of the India print table covers for a cushion? The result is most artistic-such a cushion has a way of slipping harmoniously into place, no matter how promiscuous it's associates are-and it's delightfully."- cool looking.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
Paying the Bill

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
ETIQUETTE

It is entirely proper since custom has made it so, for women to seat themselves on the sand at the beach.
 Lucille-Since you failed to enclose an addressed envelope, l am com pelled to answer your query in the column. You may properly give the young man reason to think you are still interested by asking him to call and by devious little ways, gradually give him the opportunity of knowing you still care Do not cheapen your self by common methods.
 Bee-A young girl 12 years old should have boy and girl friends, as most children do at school; but for you to think of singling out any one boy with the idea of going with him is absurd. Boys should have no place in your thoughts, these days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
BEST KIND OF A MOTHER.

It is the mother who is the wise friend of her children who is the lov- ing mother, who sees to it that their bodies are healthy and well fed, and that they are given proper training in exercises and good habits, who helps the young minds develop. and seeks to find the best type of school ing for each one of them; who finds out what Tom and Will and Kate are best fitted for, and helps them to work for that end. It is the mother who delights in seeing her children happy, and who can stand noise and chatter when young nerves are wild with joy, and must have expression, but who finds the time and takes the pains to insist on good manners, who really loves her children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
Birthday Bio-Briefs 1 FAMOUS WOMEN. 1 To Parents and Teachers-Get | Your Children to Read Thts
 Instructive Daily Feature.
PHEIRETIMA.

One of the most remarkable re- cords of ancient queens is that of Pheretima, wife of Battus, King of Cyreno. She was the mother of Arcesilaus, who was driven from his Kingdom after his people Tevolted, and was assassinated- After her sons death, Pheretima recovered the kingdom by the aid of Amasia, King of Egypt She immediately set about to avenge the death of Arcesilaus and caused all his assassins to be crucified around the walls of Cyrene. She cut off the breasts of their wives, and hung them near their husbands. Ancient legends say that she was de- voured by worms, but this probably refers to the remorse she must have felt for the cruelties she committed Pheretima lived about the year 624 R c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
Preaching and Practicing

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

Mrs. John Kennard Bosee of New Haven is now convaIescing nicely in the Bridgeport hospital where she re- gently underwent a serious operation. Mrs. Bosee was Miss Louise Gould, daughter of MT. and Mrs. L. K. Gould of Lafayette street, and is well known to members of local society. Her friends will hope for her speedy re- covery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
Smart Millinery
PIONEERED TOOUE

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

When pressing a pleated skirt, pin the pleats to the ironing board. Lay a fold and pin it at the bottom, then hold the wristband firmly and iron from the bottom toward the top.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
FLORAL CAMOUFLAGE

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
The flower named ragg,

applied A  n a tailored of blue velour ,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

Miss Sally Lavery, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A. B. Lavery of Mill Hill avenue, gave an informal house dance for a few of her friends at her home on Saturday evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

A good soft place to put the soft snap slackers into is the mud of the trenches.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
BRAN DAINTIES

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  in rathe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

TOMATO, LETTUCE AND CABBAGE PLANTS. JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
Reliable Recipes
MOCK ALMONDS

Cut stale bread into IA inch slices Shape with cookie in etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

When steaming velvet over the tea kettle, insert small funnel over the spout of the kettle. This will spread thes team over a larger surface and the work may be accomplished much easier.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
LAUNDRY HINTS.

If you scorch white goods when ironing rub the place at once with a cloth dipped in diluted peroxide, run the iron over it and your scorch will
 When ironing, the strain on the feet can be relieved if a thick pad is made of old flannel garments sewed together. Stand on the pad and you will find yourself less tired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

Mrs. Henry Setzer of East Wash lington avenue has closed her home here for the cummer months and gone
 to Canaan at her lovely summer place on Twin Lakes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

A solution of melted soap rubbed directly on the soiled area of the gar ment is more efficacious than a great amount of bar soap. When dirt proves stubborn, instead of rubbing on more soap solution in the first ap- plication of hot suds, it needs fresh suds and then more soap solution. Rubbing or boiling in the dirty suds does not answer at this point.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

Miss Jane Calvin, formerly of RockweIrs, has accepted a position at Nirdlinger's Woman's Wear Shop, 917 Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. B. M. Wentz and daughters, Miss Helen and Miss Cora Wentz, of Hanover, Pa., have opened their cottage at Silver Beach, where they will remain some time. They are well known here and their friends will be. glad of the opportunity to see them again.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
GRAHAM PIE CRUST

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Elyn G. Hunt and Joseph R. Farley. The ceremony was performed on April 24 in New York city and Father Murphy of St. Paurs R. c. church officiated. Mrs. Farley has been teaching in Co1um- bus school and is graduate of the City Normal school. class of 1917.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
BREAKFAST FOOD

Take the rather
  make pleasing variety.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

Mrs. Paul Miller of 210 Beechwood avenue is to be the hostess for the meeting of the Brooklawn Child Vel fare Circle at her home tomorrow af- | ternoon. Red Cross work will occupy the attention of the members for part of the time.
 MT. and Mrs. William G. Rockwell of North avenue are enjoying motor trip through the Berkshires.
 Mrs. Edward Barlow is to be the hostess for the regular meeting of the Thimble club on Thursday afternoon. It is possible that the club will re- open the Tea Time Tavern one even ing month for Hoover supper from 5:30 to 9:30.
 Mrs. Frank Hunt is to close her home on Clinton avenue this week and will remove to Washington where she has taken a house for the sum- mer. Lieutenant Hunt is stationed at Washington for the present.
 Miss Margaret Neithercut has re- turned to the home of her parents, l. Brooklawn avenue, after finishing the school year at Miss Masters at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.
 Miss Helen Drueke of Washington avenue has gone to New York where she will spend a week as the guest of Mrs. Callahan at her home in Brook lyn. Miss Drueke was the guest of . Cof " afternoon given by Miss Marguerite Terry at her home on Park avenue.
 Dr. and Mrs. Virgil P. Gibney, who spend the winters in New York, have opened their summer home at the Park.
 The many friends of Peter W. Han
 bury,. 752 William street, will be pleased to learn of his promotion to
 68th Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps
 at Fort Terry, N. Y. MT. Hanbury was formerly employed as steno- grapher in the office of the U. s
 Steamboat Inspector at New Haven and has been stationed since entering the service early last December a Fort Terry.
 Private Arthur J. Good has return ed to Camp Upton after spending ; the weekend at the home of Mrs. F P R. Kratafeel, 431 Hollister avenue. l Capt. Ellsworth Hazard Of the Cit! , | of Brockton, the big freighter plyint $ between here and New York, started l today on his vacation. Capt. Angus 3 tus Campbell, formerly pilot of th' 7 Richard Peck, will take his place un 7 til he returns.
 Miss Jane Calvin, formerly Q
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
SODA GRIDDLE CAKES

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
VIOLETS USED
RAGGED SAILOR

appear on flower crowned hats. Many of the red
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

Miss Anna Hodgi1s of Hollister Heights, Stratford, was very much pleased to find on calling upon Mrs. J. F. Hartnett, No. 10 Clover street, Stratford, a large number of her friends were gathered there in her honor. Miss Hodgins is soon to be- come the bride of Michael O'Brien of Bridgeport, and her many friends planned the successful shower. The Misses Mae Bischoff, Margaret Casey, May Becker, Bessie Dinan, Agnes Dunn, Anna Merz, Esther Shortell, Marita Sullivan, Irene Judge, Mary Kundrick, Anna Rock, Teresa Judge, MT. and Mrs. J. } ph Baker, Mrs. D. Casey, Mrs. M. Judge,- James Hod- gins, Miss Gizella Martinedes, Frank Devaney, John F. Hartnett, Jr., and Edward Judge were present
 The Misses Elizabeth and Mae Jor- dan and Miss Katherine McGuire rem dered vocal solos,; and the evening passed pleasantly and too quickly for
 the happy people. Mrs. Hartnett's home was decorated with blue and white draperies, and flowers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

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