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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
THE FEAST OF ST. AGNES.

Tonight if we accept as veracious one of the most ancient of Christian legonds, young ladies may behold fn visions of the night their future hus- bands, provided certain ceremonies are performed.
 The twenty-f1rst of January is the Feast of St. Agnes, which was form erly the great religious fete and holi- day of the fair sex, and St. Agnes s Eve is the appropriate time for a girl to obtain, by divination, a know ledge of her future hubby" The procedure is somewhat involved, however, and requires considerable preparation, if the maiden Is to con- jure up the faco and form of her spouse-to-be, and receives from him the customary kiss.
 In the first place, the charm Is said not to work if performed in the mafden's own home. Some authorf- ties on the rites and ceremonies in cident to St. Agness Eve insist that the maiden must spend the night in another town or neighborhood than that in which she resides. Others insist that 1t Is sufficient if she sleeps elsewhere than beneath the paternal roof. This seems reason able, as even a ''spook" might hesi- tate to call upon a young lady at such an unconventional hour when her papa is in the vicinity.
 Having chosen a place to spend the night, the maiden should retire early. Before going to bed she should take off her right stocking and must knit about it the garter from her left stocking. While doinc this, it is absolutely necessary to re- peat the following lines, slowly, be- ing careful not to smile. The thing is serious, and any manifestation of levity would certainly spoil the charm. Here is the verse:
 T knit this knot this knot knit,
 To know the thing know not yet, That I may see
 The man that shall my husband be, Not in his best or worst array,
 But what he weareth every day;
 That I tomorrow may him ken From among all other men" After this. the maiden must re- tire. with the stocking and garter under her pillow. According to the legend, she may then expect to see her future husband, but this Is not guaranteed. Indeed, since 1t is for bidden to smile during all this "cere- mony," and since 1t is necessary to spend the night elsewhere than a. i home, some wise person has sug- 1 Fsrted that the girl who feels her self capable of going through this ceremony in all seriousness should arrange to invoke the spirit of he: future husband in some nice, com l fortabe padded cell In the mos i convenient institution for those who | are mentally not at home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

When preparing pudding do not fill the molds over two-thirds full, to prevent sogginess.
 To make windows burglarproof take one pair of hinges about 2x2 1-2 inches and attach one on either side of the top sash just above the lower rail, having the edge of each butt even with the moulded edge of the sash and the pin side toward the jamb. Then, by opening the hinges as far back as possible, it will pre- vent the moving of either sash and hold them securely locked.
 When closed they do not interfere with the free movement of the win COW as usual. If the windows are wanted open part way for ventilat- ing purposes, the hinges can be placed a few inches above the lower rail or as high as the opening is de- sired and they will lock the window s~n,,z4ls, at that p.Asadnn-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
FOR THE kIDDIES.

Adorable fashions for children have been invented even during the strenuous days through which all of us have been living. but the war has had it's effect even on children's clothes, and many of them are more simple than ever, showing a ten dency to spare labor in their con- struction and economize on materials as well, says the New York Herald. These are really the most charming of the childrens fashions because taste in designing has been expend- ed to provide a winsome setting for infantile charms, the lines of the lit tie garments are extremely smart and therein lies the difference be- tween the Euperlatively attractive frock and the commonplace one.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

strength to assist in this American struggle. The speech that she burn ed was one made by President Will son at Brest. when he said: Pub lie opinion strongly sustains all pro- posals for a just and lasting peace, and a close cooperation of self-gov- erning peoples"
 Will the voice of the women in these protests be loud enough to reach across the sea to President Wilson? If not. what must the wo- men still do to make themselves heard,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

it. Mrs. MARGARET NEs~, 184S E. Hazard St, Philadelphia, Ia.
 Women who suffer from displace- ments, irregularities, inflammation, ulceration, backache, sideache, head aches CT "the blues" should not rest until they have given this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Piakham's Vegetable Compound, trial. If complications exist write Lydia E. Pinkhau1 Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for special suggestions. The result of its long experience Is at your service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
DAILY FEATURES
 SOCIAL EVENTS PERSONAL NOTES
ELIABLE RECIPES
GREEN PEA OMELET


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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
POTATO OliE.LEY

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

irregularities an d pain. I had one physician after an- other but they did me no good Tread Q b out Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- ableCompoundand gave it g trial and in a short time 1 felt benefited and am now feeling fine, and without weak ness orpain. Many of my friend have also taken Lydia E.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

MenI1 CTS of the Liberty chorus will meet for rehearsal tomorrow evening at the Y. M. c. A. room. The chorus will sing next Sunday afternoon at a meeting of the Mems club at the Y. M. c. A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
SNEOTHERED STEAK AND ONIONS

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
PIE R s Q N AL 5

Mrs. Horace s. Wilmot of Coleman street will entertain the French Club tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Madame Corieul will be the guest of honor and will speak on present events.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Philipp Scheidemann. German For eign Secretary, announced the gov ernment had decided to convoke the National Assembly Feb. IS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
CORNMEAL AND MEAT

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Walter D. Hood, Federal State Di- rector of the Boys Working Reserve, will speak at the Bridgeport High school, tomorrow morning at S:s0 o'clock. He will tell the boys of the need their country has for them on the farms.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Lindley II. Garrison. receiver of the B. R. T. admitted that claims for damages because of the Brighton Beach line wreck amount to s2,G00,- 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
MCLEAN TELLS MRS. BENNETT
 ITS A FINE THING TO BURN
 WORDS OF PRESIDENT WILSON

Connecticut Senator Visits Hungry Nilitants in Wash ingtOn Jail - Mrs. Bennett Records Tale of Sufferings in Diary - Bridgeport Women on Hunger Strike.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Whenever there. is much starch in meal bread and butter can very well be omitted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Grease the griddle with a bacon rind. The cakes are better, and there is no ia. wasted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
''I SUFFERED
 SEVEN YEARS"
Was Eventually Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
 table Compound.

Philadelphia, Pa--"I suffered for seven long years with 9 lame back,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

All sauces should be stirred con- tinually while on the fire and sea- soned carefully.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Sim Fein officials decided the meet ing of the Irish Republic Parliament at Dublin tomorrow will be open to the press and public upon presenta- lions of tjnl<ats
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Mrs. Stanley Kellogg of 209 Beech wood avenue will be the hostess at a meeting of the BrookIawn Child Well fare circle tomorrow afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, at her home. Election of officers is to take place after the regular program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Miss Rose Hirsh and Pauline Miller entertained a few of their friends at the home of Miss Hirsh, 3s1 Poplar street. last night. Dancing and music were the features of the evening. During the course of the entertain ment a dainty luncheon was served.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

The Cosmos club of the United church will meet tonight at 7:45 o'clock at the church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Arcanunl lodge, I. o. 0. F., will hold a mock trial on Friday evening following the regular meeting. The trial will be presented by the Triple Link club of the lodge and William G. Barton will direct it. 4 buffet luncheon will be served at the close of the trial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Nathaniel W. Bishop camp, Spanish War Veterans, will hold an old fash toned dance at the state armory on February II. Commander Hugo Fischer is arranging for special mu- sic, which will be made up of lan- cers, quadriIles and schottisches, with an old fashioned waltz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14

s. ANY ONE who goes seeking signs of
the new inspiration that the war
was presumed to have brought to all men
concerned with government will be wise
In fighting any cynical train conductor
who tries to drop him off at Harrisburg.
1t is reasonable to suppose that mem
bers of the Legislature read the news
papers. and it is equally reasonable to
suppose that they would be determined,
at a time like this, to concentrate atten-
ton upon the various practical questions
that press painfully upon all people who
work in business or at jobs to sustain
the commonwealth But for weeks the
Legislature seems to have been content
to bicker and squabbe over two sorts of
prohibition - the prohibition of free
speech and the prohibition of strong
drink.
The debates upon the sedtion bill and
the "dry" bills have been dolorous and
infinitely wearying. Vast work is to be
DONE Bills of actual Importance are on
the side tracks. Representatives from
the hinterlands are weary of city life and
shouting for an opportunity to go home.
The animation that stirred the Legisla-
ture when Senator Penrose appeared,
cracking his whip, is no more. And the
general aspect of affairs at the State
Capitol suggests again that it is the lob
byists rather than the elected represent
atives who make most of the laws under
which we live.
4 Surveys and Investigations are becom-
lg fashionable again. What a joyous
AZ the state would have if. bv some re-
sal of familiar order, committee of
NJ in citizens could be appointed to in
tigate the Legislature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14
THE ROAD TO BANKRUPTCY

5 livery business man knows that he is
headed straight for the bankruptcy
courts when he mortgages his property to
raise money to pay current operating eX-
penses.
Yet it is announced that Councils will
meet tomorrow to approve an' issue of
bonds to raise money, part of which is to
be used to pay the operating expenses of
the city.
The total loan to be floated is Sl4,750,-
600. The greater part of it is to be used
for permanent improvements, such as
constructing sewers, erection of new
sbridges, the completion of the Parkway,
the Improvement of the water supply. the
purchase of motor apparatus for the fire
department and such like things.
But 1t is proposed to borrow 81 100000
for the maintenance of asphalt streets
that is, to keep the streets in proper
repair. There is an item of S1,5OO,OOO
for the payment of mandamuses-thati is.
to meet expenses not covered in annual
appropriations or made on the initiative
of officials who may incur expenses on
their own responsibility without first Sc
& curing approval of Councils. Other sums
are to be borrowed for repairs to fire.
boats and for repairs to police and fire
stations. No argument is needed to prove
that all repairs should be made out of
current revenues.
1t is because of such waste of the city's
capital as is contemplated in this bond
issue that it has been found difficult to
raise money for needed public improve
mepts. The limit of our debt-incurring
power is almost reached. Because of this
condition we find men urging that the
vast sums earmarked for transit and port
s development be released for general use.
If it is released it is likely to be frittered
away for repairs and mandamuses un-
less the officials in the City Hall have the
courage to raise by taxation all that is
used for current expenses each year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14

eager crowds away. Not long ago at one
of the Broad street theatres a group of
college girls clamored at ticket window
for admission to modern comedy deli
cately, yet not too delicately, woven
around series of misadventures in a
hotel suite. They turned away almost in
tears when they were informed that the
stage that afternoon was given over to
an unusually artistic production of Ham
let"
Theatre managers are astute. They
give the public what it wants. When
they refuse to do that they have to go
out of business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14

durability of Americas present maritime
eminence and the rational handling of
war taxation.
Fortunately, the latter subject is COM
ing up in the right way at last. Mr.,Pen-
roses hard sense of realities inspires him
to friendliness for the long overdue bud
get system. As an antidote to wasteful
expenditure and the imperfect under
standing of taxation sources the stabil-
izing effect upon the national finances
should be incalculable. 1t is distinctly the
part Of all decent Democrats to support a
measure in the same spirit of fairness as
many Republicans indorsed the admirable
federal reserve banking act
1t is obvious, too, that the cooperation,
of which Mr.. Gilett has somewhat eau
tiously expressed his hope, should operate
promptly and decisively against the con-
tinuance of some of the absurd taxes au-
thorized at The last session of Congress.
II is self-evident that the luxury tax,
sitting TO business and pestiferously op-
pressive TO children, should be imme-
diately repealed. lmposts upon ice-cream
cones and baseball bats are only shade
more nonsensical than tyrannous.
There are all sorts of effective ways of
liquidating the war debts without resort
ing to such clumsy and inequtabv OPP
pressve methods. Financial acumen
sincerely applied is capable of suggest
ing convenient and productive means.
Many idle words have been spilled con-
corning Shortage" of domestic issues
in these days, when the cables tingle with
international happenings Of deep mo-
ment. Few mockeries of the truth have
ever been more fagrant. In the session of
Congress which begins on Monday the
Republican party is furnished with
broadside of tremendous questions which
may renew its political life for genera
tiOns or shatter its existence in eighteen
months. The worst possible policy would
be one so overweighted with the unre-
vcaled mystery of the presidential cam
paign of 1920 as to render amorphOus and
obscure the grasp of present portentous
advantages.
Errors will be terribly costly. The
margin of success in the last congress
sional election was nsufficiently great to
justify mere discretionary spleen and
small-spirited political jugglery. The
party which was defeated in 1916 and
1912. partly because of its warped vision
westward, has craved for the chance to
prove its mastery of vigorous construc-
tiveness and genuine craftsmanship.
Vindication time is here. Action alone
can make it the wonderful era which the
right sort of patriotic 'partisans' hope
fully insist that they foresee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14
BACK HOME!

TNHE city is filled with people who are
moving in from the four corners of
the state to meet the men of the Twenty
eighth Division. The Governor did a
logical and gracious thing when he pro-
claimed Thursday a general holiday. 1t
will be a holiday of more than ordinary
significance for all sorts and conditions
of people But only those who look out
from under the service hats will know
Just how much it'means.
"Thin and gray it was" observed one
soldier when he spoke of the skyline
watched from a returning transport,
"and something turned over in me where
my heart is supposed to be and I cried
for the first time since | was a little
shaver.'
Most of the men who left America for
France had never been far from home.
They return in many ways changed. That
is apparent at any port of debarkation,
for it is not in any formal fashion that
the long awaited reunions occur, but at
remembered corners of little streets in
little towns; in word whispered to a
girl. or to a woman with hungry arms, or
at old firesides after the bands have
stopped playing. A great American epic
is being lived at the docks where the
transports come in. Walt Whitman
could have written it.
Men come back filled with an inexplic-
able tenderness for their home country.
And why shouldn't they? 1t is the
strength of their own land that is in
them. Its winds and skies were their life.
You have to travel abroad to be really
patriotic. 1t is only those who never have
been away who can think of internation-
alism in the sense intended by the newer
theorists.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14
WHY DO NAUGHTY PLAYS PAYo

pABBI WISE, of New York. in blaz-
= ing arraignment of what he piouantlv
calls "the lingerie DRAMA" said bluntly
what great many persons have been
fearing to utter. Broadly viewed, his
criticism is justified.
The rabbi, however, has followed the
example of other crusaders in the stage
world and hesitated before the probe of
his intellect reached the root of the trou-
BILE. Had he taken day off to pore over
the books of the various producing man
ayers who risk bankruptcy at intervals
IN their effort to train their public to an
appreciation of great dramatic litera-
fure; had he taken toll of the losses sus-
tained each year by the men who hope
rainly TO obtain general support for stage
'productions that are at once modern and
good without the essential ffills, he would
know where to put the blame for what is
wrong with the stage. He would have
turned his irony and his Indignation not
upon the producers, but upon the public.
II is no uncommon thing in New York
az in Philadelphia to see a really good
play running at an empty theatre, while
tie "lingerie drama" next door turns the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14
Our NetUly Fathomed Depths

WIHO'S he that dares, with impious tread,
w Invade the eternal solitudes;
That, all unbidden and unsought.
Within the glacial zone intrudes.
That violates the sacred realm
The feathered nomads called their own,
And claims divided empire where
Erstwhile the Eagle reigned alone?
Who's he, by science schooed in fight,
Would gaze on Andes from above,
O'ertop Mont Blanc's majestic dome,
And Himalaya's fastness prove?
As well might he whose tutored sight
Spies out, in space, some lonely star,
Essay to tread the path that leads
Where uncomputed nebules are.
And claim the petty lords of Earth,
To whom terrestrial sway is given,
Should parcel out, by term and bound,
The void immensity of Heaven!
No more shall he lifes thrall elude
Who climbs the empyrean height;
Though soaring, in his venturous trail
Condor and vulture share his flight!
Space is mans home! Creation hides
No refuge for the enfranchised soul;
Asylum turks not in the clouds,
Nor in the silence of the Pole!
How shall this ancient orb Of ours,
All seethingi with intestine heat
Old Vucans lair, the Forge of He'll
For long mans scrutiny defeat!
Not long shall Aetna waste its fumes,
Nor Chimborazo spout its fires,
When sateless Science boring deep,
With Earth's volcanic heat conspires!
Robert s. Rantoul, in the New York
Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14
In Praise of Jane

Her cheeks plump, her nose is straight,
Her eyes are large and widely blue, q,
Brown curls adorn her tiny pate;
She smiles (my babies really do).
In all these graces delight;
I love to feel her fingers small
That clutch my hand so trusting tight
Yet one charms subtler than them ALL
A friend of mine once wrote list
OF odors rhre. In rhyme he told
The sweetest smells-it's stranga he missed
The smell of daughters, sir toeeks old!
STEPHEN WARREN MEADER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14
What Do You Knotu?
QUIZ

QUIZ
i. What day is fixed by the constitution for
the opening of the regular session of
Congress-?
?. What is a sabbatical year In the modern
sense?
3. Who said "God tempers the wind to the
shorn lamb?
4. What is a deodan or deodand?
8. What is the largest city in Kansas?
6. Where is the Manche?
z. Who was called the Man of Destiny'',
8. What is the meaning of the Latin phrase
"Nil desperandum"?
o. What proportion of an iceberg is below
the surface of the water?
10. Who is the speaker elects Of the
House Of Representatives?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-14
Answers to Yesterdays ouIz

Answers TO Yesterdays Quiz
1. Helsingfors is the capital OF Finland.
2. A kiometer is 32SOS feet.
3. The route of the American transatlantic
ayiators will take them to the towns
of Horta and Punta Delgada in the
Azores. ss- et-
4. The word route should be pronounced as
though spelled ,"root.'
8. sobriquet; nickname; assumed name.
6. Contretemps unlucky accident hitch.
Z. Zenobia was queen Of Palmyra. Her
armies were defeated by those of the
Roman emperor Aurelian in 271 Al.
and she was taken captive to Rome.
8. John Adams. John Quincy Adams and
Theodore Roosevelt were Presidents Of
the United States who were graduates
of Harvard.
o. Continued fair weather may be foretold
when spiders spin on the grass.
10. David r., Houston Is secretary Of agr1-
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