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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
FRANCIS D'ASSISI.

There have been many kings by
 the name of Francis, but one simple man in a brown cow1 and bare san da1led feet outstrips them all, for he ruled the kingdom of the spirit. Fran cfs D'Assisi Founder of the Order of the Franciscans was born in Assist. He died there on Oct. 4, 1926. Saint,
 and gifted administrator, he steps forth from the 18th century, as the man who won all having sold all that he had for 'tthe pearl of great price" "
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
Birthday Bio-Briefs Famous Women
MADAME DE MAINTENTON.

She was "the power behind the throne'' Mistress of Louis XIV. of France, subsequently his wife, she guided the judgment of the king in intricate affairs of State. A poor girl
 born in prison, dependent upon rich relatives for years, by her shrewdness and talents, Francois de Maintenon, widow of old Scarron whom Ashe never loved, became the dfrectress, one might say, of the kings pleasure in matters of state and church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
VALUABLE RECIPES
GILT EDGE CAKE

One cup of butter. cups of sugar, the whites of eggs, 1 cup sweet milk, cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of cream tartar, 1 teaspoon of saIeratus; flavor with lemon; beat the yolks of the eggs thoroughly and mix stiff with pulverized sugar; spread over the top of the cake and set in a cool place to dry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

The young lady who sets out for school with snartness as to mind and clothes is the charming school girl we love to read about. You are at an age, little school girl, where you are bit responsible for the way you look. Perhaps mother makes your clothes. You can help her, and incl dentalIy, help yourself to a modish dress, if you select the sort of frock that is entirely sensible to the style of the moment and yet which posses ses the quality which makes it entire ly without the realm of fads. Such a frock will remain good looking for several seasons In it the bright girl soon is innocent of being "a bright girl, but not a bit attractive, you know!''
 Here is a model which fulfills all the above specifications. The waist goes something the same as a. little jacket. It is not fitted and goes well into the waist line. Back and front button together under the arm with a covered button. The skirt has a fold of the material about it's bot tom. Its back buttons to the front upon the sides to initiate the waist
 If you are buying brand new mat erial get serge in navy brown or wine color. For the vest and cuffs use or gandy finely tucked. You might have two sets of these so as to alternate at laundry times, Perhaps ylu would like one of delft blue organdie and one of white.
 If you are making over last years serge and find yourself hard put for enough material, make the band upon the skirt and narrow roll collar of satin. The buttons then would be acorn ones of serge and satin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

A recent fashion development ia this gown in sand colored tricotine trimmed with braid and satin but tons. The neck is V-shaped, but the right side is draped over to the left at the front to perfect a surplice ad- justment. Soutache braid forms border above the jointure of the blouse and tunic, while the elbow sleeves are in flare effect. Tte skirt is straight and narrow. Medium size requires 4 yards 44-inch material, with 3-S yard satin for vest and Ia yard lining for top of foundation skirt.
 Pictorial Review Dress N. S164. Sizes 34 to A inches bust. Price, 25 cents. Skirt No. 1910. Sizes, 24 to 34 inches waist. Price, 20 cents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
ONE EGG CAKE

One cup sugar, 1-4 cup butter, Ia cup milk, 1 egg, 1-3 cups flour, l 1-S teaspoons baking powder. Bake in a moderate oven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

A good cement for broken china Is made by stirring plaster of paris with a thick solution of gum arabic, about like cream. Apply with brush to edges of china and join together
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
LIGHTNING CAKE

One and a half cups flour, l tea spoon baking powder, l cup sugar, 1-4 cup butter, break into a cup 2 eggs without beating; fill up with milk, then stir all into a bowl and bake.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

Jos4ph BeicheIe of Davenport street who returned from Europe on the George Washington, is spending a few days at his home before re- porting for duty at Norfolk, Va, where the George Washington will re main until the King and Queen Of Belgium return to their home.
 Yeoman George Campana, stationed at the Boston Navy Yards. is spend ing the weekend at his home, 53S Union avenue.
 Miss Dotten Gros Claude com mander-in-chief for the Bridgeport Protective Association Tag Day, and Mrs. II. E. Williamson, chairman of the committee of the board of direc- tors have called a meeting for the generals and captains of the Tag Day at the association headquarters, 754 Myrtle avenue, on Monday evening. October 6, at 7:3O o'clock A full at tendance Is desired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
Household Hints

When a tiny hole appears in 8 black or white kid glove cover 1t on the under side with a bit of court plaster and press the two pieces close ly together until fast bound. Easier and better than sewing on kid.
 When scalding or boiling milk for any purpose, soup, blanc-manage. etc., first put a small amount of wa ter in the kettle and heat it before adding the milk. The milk will not burn or stick to the bottom of ket- tie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
NEW CLOTHES

Blue satin and black velvet gowns are Interestingly ornamental with pearl embroideries in black and white effect
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

The bit of filet crochet lace of other days grew into the fashfona- ble sweater of this summers early season, but, not content with a mere sweater, we had to have a dress! This beautiful frock is of heIna duvetyn, with it's overdress of filet crochet in the same rich shade. Nor does it ig- nore the popularity of fringe, as you can see by it's stunning deep bor- der. Made in the suggested form of a slipover, it has belt of duvetyn and finishes off the fashionable short sleeves of the material. It is truly a gown of distinctive distinction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

Cut out effects are good most any where this season Upon black satin frocks cut-outs over bright color sa- tins, are especially stunning ways of adding the color note.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
Social <J0ttttir1gs

 Contributions Either phone nevs o euor <
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

Tulles in bright colors are ribbon trimmed. The ribbons are self-color and are usually bead-edged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

To renovate black lace, wash it in strong vinegar and water, rinse in cof- fee. and iron while damp with a piece of flannel laid over 1t,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

In putting tack into place, thrust it through a little strip of paper and gave the fingers from hammer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

The governing board of Mary sillt- man chapter, D. A R., will meet with the regent, Mrs. F. A. Armstrong, at her home, 2211 Main street, on Mon day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
GRAHAM GEMS

Two cups graham flour, 1 cup wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, l tablespoon sugar. Sugar, pinch salt, l beaten egg Mix with sweet milk to make thin batter. Can add small piece of butter if preferred. May also omit eggs by using from 1-2 to 1 teaspoon extra of baking powder. Bake in gem pans in hot. oven. These are very nice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

A meeting of the executive com mtttee of the Bridgeport Art League will be held on Monday morning at 10 clock at the League rooms on State street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

To finish gird1es, large rosettes are used.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

MT and Mrs. K. c. Rourke of North Main street are spending the weekend as the guests of MT. and Mrs C. H. Marshall of New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
QUICK OAT BREAD

Take 1-2 cupfu1s of rolled oats, put through meat grinder, add 4 tea spoonfuls of baking powder, 1-2 tea spoonful of salt, 1 cupful of milk, 1 egg well beaten, and 2 tablespoonfuls of corn syrup. Bake in a greased bread pan 40 minutes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

Flower trimmings for evening gowns are very popular.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

Carl A. Gainer of 70 DeForest ave nue enlisted with the U. s. Marines and is now in training. He is well known in this city where he was em- pIoyed at the Lake Torpedo Boat company as a ship builder, for the past three years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

Though hatpins are modish trims for all hat models, the off-the-face one is especially adapted for pin trims The French are using them very largely.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

Among the leading colors for blouses, brown and navy blue con- tinue to have highest favor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-12
COLLECTION OF pRlNrsr
WIN Be Feature Of the FoPtnishtiy
Meeting Saturday.

A collection of prints byD Jules
Guerin will be exhibited at the Fort
nightly meeting Saturday. This un-
usual opportunity comes toothe Fort.
nightly through the Art Exhibit De.
paftment fthe General Federation
of Women's Clubs. We are fortul
nate to secure the exhibit during the
short time II remains in this part .ot
tn, country
These prints include studies of our
American cities, some of Venice, and
scenes in France.
The program vii lconsist OF music
by Mrs. A. j. Holden and a lecture
concerning the artist and his work
read by Mrs George S. Mills. Every
one lis invited to stay and examine
the pictures at the close of the
meeting }tm
Many viii remember Jules Guerin
as the color artist OF the Panama
Pacific International Exposition
and some will recall prints published
several years ago in the Century
Magazine A1few of these Century
prints, lovely Interpretation OF
Greek and Egyptian temples. may be
seen at the Library before Saturday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-12
OF eLEcrRIclTy
Income increases ss.s Per Cent II
Five Years.

Montpelier, Feb 10--preliminary
figures of the forthcoming quinquen-
nial report on the central electric
light and power stations Of the state
OF Vermont have been given out by
Director Samuel L. Rogers Of the
bureau of census, department Of COM
merce. They we're prepared under
the supervision of Eugene F. Hart.
ley, chief statistician for manufac
lures.
The statistics relate 10 the years
ending December 81, 1917, 1912 and
1907 and cover both commercial and
municipal plants. They do not, how.
ever, cover electric plants operated
by factories, hotels, etc, which gen
crate current for their own consump-
ton; those operated by the federal
government and state Institutions;
and those that were idle or in course
of construction.
The growth OF the industry from
1907 to 1912 continued during the fol-
lowing five year period. The fact
that the total number OF establish
ments was smaller by two in 1917
than in 1912 does not give true i'm
preston OF the conditions, as 10 es-
adjustments were reported for the
first time in 1917, the net decrease be-
ing due to consultations among the
companies rather than to the discon-
tinuance of operations, From 1912
to 1917 the income increased $7S1, ,154
or 63.6 per cent. compared with an In.
crease OF 1886, $50 or 45.9 per cent
from 1907 to 1912, The increase In
total horsepower and in .he capacity
of dynamos was greater both actually
and relatively, from 1912 TO 1917 thar
from 1907 to 1912 From 1912 tc
1917 the output of stations increased
22,419,62O kilowatt hours or 52.6 pei
cent compared with 12,73G,65l kilo
watt hours or 1876 per cent from 1901
to 1912. Consistently with the gen
eral trend of street lighting, Vernon
shows decided decrease in the us'
Of arc lamps for this purpose sine,
1907.
There were as commercial and Il
municipal establishments in 1917
with total income OF $2,O00,515
The total expenses, including salarie
and wages were Sl,611,292; 4a3 pei
sons were employed; the total hors
power was 1880, of which 5642
came from water wheels; the kilC
watt capacity of dynamos was 51,75
and the output of stations 65,O79,5O
kilowatt hours; 344S stationary m,
tors were served with horse powe
OF 43,50S; they were S56 arc lamp
and 9Oi6 incandescent lamps.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-12
FRENCH WANT HI
MORE EVE RE
TERMS IMPOSED
Americans Believe Germans
Should Have Chance
FEELING OVER BLOCKADE
It Is Agreed That Germany Must
Have Opportunity to Get on Her
Feet to Pay Indemnity.

Paris, Feb. l1--Strong differences
of view in the Supreme War Council
over the proposals for imposing more
severe terms on Germany in the arm
istice extension which becomes effec-
tive Monday has caused the council to
refer the whole matter to a sub-com-
mittee among whose membership ci-
villains are included. The most i'm
portant instruction to- the sub-com.
mittee was that it SHOULD report back
to the new Supreme Economic Coun-
Gil instead of to the Permanent Arm.
istice Commission, which is dominat-
cd by the military.
This action is due primarily to OPP
position in The War. Council to the
French proposal that the new armi-
stice provide for dismantling the
forts on the right bank of the Rhine,
continued occupation of the left
bank of the Rhine, reduction of the
German Army to twenty-five divis.
ions, and allied control over the
Essen munition works, but lifting the
German blockade.
The subcommittee will report that,
while II is willing to furnish all
proper safeguards for France, the
lifting Of the blockade is necessary
as measure of fair treatment to the
neutral countries OF northern Europe,
as we'll as Germany Germany, it lis
contended by those who oppose the
French view, cannot be shackled TO
the point OF economic helplessness,
and at the same time earn the money
with which to pay a heavy indemnity.
Present indications are that the
French view will not prevail in the
Supreme War Council.
| II Is now realized that the feeling
that Germany should not he made
economically helpless % was irespon.
sible for, the decision of the Supreme
War Council last week tob create a
Supreme Econoniie haCouncila 80 with
powers curtailing those OF the per.
mauent Arfnistice Commission jvD
France is opposed to opening the
blockade, iftt one 1feasena abecahsea e. fie,i-
tral Countries will be able % take ad.
vantage OF German credits.oi3s'ig'
The Americans oppose this posi-,
tion and are l insistent that Germany
haye a chance to>get on her feet in
order to pay the indemnities and keep
her people from starvation.
Vance Mccormick is the American
member of the suh-connmittaa n,a,
toned
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-12
ADMINISTRATION
WINS FIGHT ON
NAVAL POLICY
House Votes l94 to 142 for g.
Year Building Program
LIMIT CLAUSE RESTORED
Program Adopted Is With One Minor
Exception, Same as Drafted by
Naval Committee.

Washington. Feb. 1l.-Administra.
ton leaders in the House tonight,
won their fight for q declaration by
Congress OF polio, o naval expan-
sion unless limitation OF world arma.
mont is agreed upon at the peace con
ference. After an all-day debate. the
House voted 194 TO 142 to approve
the new three-year building program
OF 10 battleships and ten scout cruis.
ers and Immediately afterwards
adopted the entire naval appropria.
tioR bill
The vote, on tho adoption OF the
bill was Isl to 90 AS finally approv-
ed the measure carries total OF
1921 100000 for the naval establish
ment during the next fiscal year. in.
Guiding $179000,00O for the uniinlsh-
ed part of the FIRST three year pro-
gram adoDted IN 1916
During the day the House adopted,
By vote Of 205 to 14s, a resolution
OF tho rules committee. making tho
naval expansion policy legislation III
order. Nhus overcoming a QRriIaiftn,
tary advantage gaineds ytEiRtdayS bv
Republican I+eaaar MSnn.S whose
points .ofsscs'der agaiRsf the program
had fpet susfsIpedNbs cRepresetita.
stivns aafrettT OF Tenpessee, Demo
Icfat. wiioawas .seSporariIy nresiding.
~ TheN votes on the resolutionf Iend
IN 6nal approval Of the program were
.stSfkjhgly similar Neither was or
tirely on party lines. but the Republi-
scans on each roll call cast the major.
ity OF the votes in opposition On
formal approval OF the program, 1875
Republicans, with IA Democrats, an
Independent, Pfohioiiionist and a
Socialist. voted in the negative.
while l57 Democrats, with 80 Repub-
licans, an Independent and non.
partisan. cast affirmative votes
Except for one minor amendment,
the building program legislation was
adopted by tho House as drafted lg
the naval committee Wo1 sv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-12
HAD A STRENUOUS VISIT
Local Youns Woman Had Lively Trip
to North Adams.


A young woman, who said her
home was at Bennington but whose
name, was not learned appeared In
the police court at North Adams this
morning. Her face was skinned and
bruised and her personal appearances
bore other evidence of a recent de-
parture from the quiet and secluded
life.
She accounted for her appearan&p
in court by sordld tale that ran
somewhat as follows Tuesday after
noon she became ono-half of an aiito-
mobile party that came 70 North
Adams To sec the sights. Early. In
The visit In the Tunnel City the Other.
half, according to her story became
too intoxicated to be companlonablo
md the partnership was temporarily
dissolved \.
Becoming lonely she acquired a
male acquaintance and the pair visit.
cd one of the moving picture thea.
tres. Late In the evening, however,
che was overcome With a longing for
homo surroundings and sought eths
owner of the automobile that had
transported her to the Western Gate.
way of. the Berkshires, r.
Soon after the tin lIzzic had
pointed It's hood in the direction OF
Bennington the couple duarrelet and
the gentleman proceeded TO dump
the lady ont on her head. an act that
she said accounted for tho absence OF
cuticle on her countenance 8.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-12
GORDON BENTLEY LIKES
NEW JOB IN FRANCE
Arlington Boy Now Cook for One
Of the Motor Sections OF
American Army.

Mr. and Mrs Jesse Bentley of Ar
lington have received a letter from
their son, Gordon, a cook with one c.
the motor sections attached with the
American expeditionary force In
France. The young man writes
In some of your letters you have
asked me II had been at the front
Yes, was not only once but many
times. | was with the first army and
with the second. Now am back
with the first once more. Regarding
a helmet for souvenir, | can send
you several but those | have won't
hold water because there Is a bullet
hole through them If you want one
or two of them | can send them. For
myself / do not want them for SOU
yenirs as they are too grewsome re-
minders of what happened to their
original owners.
MY experience is that the only
Germans you can trust are dead
ones. They put up a bold front when
about four TO one or when they can
skulk around and shell some hospi.
tai but man to man they appear like
clumsy towards and will hold up
their hands, run and shout 'Kamer-
rad and then stab you in the back
the first chance they get. We take
no chances with them.
Il have seen thousands OF huns,
both dead and alive and have been
smothered by their gas but came
through safe. At present | have a
good job but | we'll earned 1t and
more before ! got IT, have cooked
or tried TO cook in kitchen wagons
that were so badly rocked by she'll
fire that the things fall off the
stoves and shelves faster than we
could pick them up. The air was
full of shells and ayine thirgs and
one would almost think tnat the
world was coming to an end
"In one of your letters you asked
about the game in France. don't
know much about the game About
all the game we have had a chance
to hunt here has been the huns. /
have seen a few white rabbits that
are Just ailse those we have back In
the. states. II have seen a few quail
and any quantity OF muskrats, The
muskrats over hero are smaller than
those in the states and much darker
ID colo.
\ The boys have few pet trench
rats biits don't mind them 80 much
as the mascots VIZ had down 3 south
which were ratfiers and a black
snakes The hnckena kegs,$ \ Ssra }}Ss9p
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-12
Oven THE TOP 6, TIMES
Has Leceured in Behalf Of Red Cross
and Liberty Loans.

Sergeant.Major .ErankIyn Leslie OF
the Canadian Highlanders Black
Watch regiment is visiting friends in
North Bennington and has made ar
rangements to deliver a lecture in
whi,h ne VII tell OF his own exper-
fences.
Sergeant Leslie has been in some
of the iercest battles of the war and
has delivered several lectures for the
benefit of the Red Cross and has been
a successful speaker In the Liberty
Loan drives.
His story covers a large part of the
fighting on the western front ANY
one interested in the early days of
the war, will enjoy hearing Sgt. Les
lie tell OF his thrilling experiences
and how America helped to win the
war at Bank Hail. North Bennington
Saturday night at o'clock Admis
sion 35 cents, including war tax.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-12
WHEAT IN RUTLAND COUNTY
Contest Resulted in Planting Of ieo
Acres.


Rutland, Feb. 12.-Morton F. Down
ing, Rutland county farm bureau ag-
ent, announces the result of the wheat
growing contest inaugurated last
year, the crop accruing from which
helped materially to add to the
cereal production of Vermont The
cash awards have been mailed and
checks mailed to the winners.
The, contest which was conducted
the past season In Rutland county
by I,edfield Proctor, with the COOP
Grafton OF the Rutland county farm
bureau, did much to stimulate the
growing of wheat the past year, The
prizes we're to have been awarded
earlier, but owing to the fact that
many farmers experienced difficulty
in getting their grain threshed, due
TO lack Of labor, the paying of the
prizes was put OFF in order that n.y.
cryone entered might have chance
to report. There were S5 farmers
entered from is towns with approx
mately 100 acres planted
The first prize of 500 was for the
greatest. number of bushels grown by
one farmer, and was won by S. II.
Kendall OF Pittsford, who grew 22O
bushels. The second prize of $50 un-
der this same class was won by
Charles T. Goodrich of Benson, who
had 14O bushels The first prize OF
$50, offered for the greatest number
of bushels Der acre, was won by John
III. Pratt OF North Clarendon, who
raised at the rate OF 367 bushels pei
acre. The second prize under this
samo class of $25 was won by Charles
Mccullough OF Hubbardton who haC
35.3 bushels per acre. The third prize
of si5 was won by A. l.. Mattison Of
Tinmouth with 1875 bushels per acre