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are various mineral and other dues pay
able to the Duke.
The charter which made the duchy
estates the perpetual property Of the heir
apparent to the English throne was passed
In the reign OF Edward ILL.,, and his son,
the Black Prince. held his court at Restor-
mel Castle. now a mass Of picturesque
ruins. Whom Queen Victoria ascendsd
the throne the duohy income vas about
a12.000. At the date Of the marriage OF
Edward VII. in 1883 the amount had In
creased to CSC. 900, and last year the Prince
OF Wales received over Eso,0oo. The
estates are we'll managed and the duchy
authorities are considered among the best
landlords In the West Of England.
Prof. r. W. Mott, lecturing at the Royal
Institution in London yesterday. demon
strated that in quantity II not In quality
the European woman is distinctly behind
the European man in the matter Of brains.
He showed that the average weight OF
the male brain was from $50 to f,SSO
grammes, while that Of the female was
only from 1918 to lao grammes.
As to whether there was any relation
between a high order Of intelligence and
a good brain weight the professor showed
q chart giving the weights Of brains OF a
large number Of distinguished men. OF
these 8s per cent exceeded the average
brain weight generally very considerably,
and only seven were below.
At birth the average male brain weighs
SCI grammes and the female 3ol grammes,
90 the girl baby got good start.
All attempts to find out the professors
views on the subject OF the enfranchise-
ment OF women proved unavailing.
London's oldest living link with the
past is broken. The 25O-year-old tortoise
Methuselah. who has been ono Of the
ouriositiee OF tho Zoo, has ended his earthly
career. No moro will crowds gather
around his cage and discuss him during
his winter nap, and no more will parents
and governesses take him as a text to
deliver little historical talk on the days
Of the Great Plague or the time when
Milton wrotC Paradise Lost and the
tortoise was young and frivolous.
Since November Methuselah has been
alternating In the tortoise house In q
snug corner beside the hot water pipes.
From outward appearance he might have
been dead then, yet he was alive and
apparently doing we'll. and when the
sunny weather came his awakening was
looked forward to daily. Tho end Of last
week his keeper noticed a change in him,
and an examination showed that from
hibernation the veteran had sunk peace
fully into death.
Methuselah was very long time in
settling down to his last sleep. He showed
signs Of activity on November 1, which
was two months after his usual time Of
entering into Information. Now his keeper
thinks possibly he had premonitions that
this was to he his last sleep. and he hesi-
tated to settle down to it.
Henry. the 2oo-year-old tortoise, is noy
the doyen OF the Zoo.
A Liberal member of Parliament who
has been spending the Easter recess in
Ireland has como back with q piece OF
news which has been oonfded to tho
London correspondent OF the Manchester
Guardian. 1t is this members certain
conviction that the old age pension act
has killed Home Rule.
This scheme, he says. has touched the
IN
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Life on q Troopship. Life on the Ocean.
"A Soldiers Lfe.' "A Hunting Scene
(Buoalossi. Water Melon Patch Dark
les Cake Walk "The Golden Hive
(Brepsant) ~The Diadem' (Hermann).
Coon Band Contest" @In Ole Kentucky, I"
"A Coon's Holiday" "Darities' Revels.'
"Dusky Dinah," plantation Revelry.'
The increased public activity OF the
Prince Of Wales in recent months has been
very evident to any one who follows the
English press. With this increased ao-
tivity there has come an increase. or
perhaps a more correct word would be
a growth Of popularity, which probably
pleases no one more than the King.
A writer whose knowledge Of things
Is second TO none says that he has the
hi CHEST authority for declaring that this
marked advance in public importance of
the Prince Of Wales Is entirely due to
tho King. The latter recently told the
Prince Of Wales that though he himself
had had to fulfil much public duty during
the life Of Queen Victoria yet he had been
kept aloof from political and diplomatic
influence, and 1t was not until his access
sion that he could show himself to the
empire In his true light. He does not
want this to recur with his son.
At all times the King has shown him
self a most affeotionate father, always
desirous Of having his children with him.
There can be no doubt that not 90 long
ago the Prince Of Wales showed symp-
toms OF that depression which has griev-
ously oppressed his two elder sisters.
The King saw that he needed rousing.
At tho Same time Sir James Reid has
tried to induce the King TO shift some
Of the burdens Of his position onto other
shoulders. 'To be Europe's international
Minister 10 sufficient task for any man
getting on for TO- were his words.
The King then sent for the Princess OF
Wales. In whose judgment he has great
confidence. and after long talk with her,
he told the Prince Of Wales that he must
henoeforth be more in the public eye.
This is the true story Of the evolution Of
the Prince in the past few months.
Like his father, the Prince 10 not a
good speaker; but he can say what he
wishes to say. and. il he speaks tersely.
1t Is always to the point. while he is an
exceptionally able man Of business. So
far as can be judged. the Princes sympa-
thies are not 30 wide as those of the King.
but his interests are multifarious.
At the present time he is a practical
expert on airships. and Of course his naval
knowledge 10 profound. Probably no ono
knows as much about hospital manage
ment as he does. and his recent speech
about the Brussels exhibition won marked
notice not only in this country but on the
Continent. I
The Prince has been somewhat troubled
by dyspepsia. and for the present is not
drinking at all with his food, and only has
ono whiskey after each meal. He has
also restricted the number Of his cigars.
which had been growing excessive. By
inclination his tastes are sedentary, ex-
oept that he is fond Of shooting. but
almost daily he rides for an hour.
The Prince Of Wales 10 going to pay one
OF his rare visits to his duchy, the estates
OF which are steadily increasing in value.
Tho Duohy Of Cornwall comprises some
$1,000 acres in Cornwall, nearly $1,000 in
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Extraordinary Sales for Tuesday

Ss.76 Toathervi Osx SOis I.6iOo,
SASS.
W7SWeathered Oak Umbrella Stands.
$3.50.
Ss.75 weathered Oak Book Stands.
$500.
$3.50 weathered Oak Side Chairs.
06.66.
$500 Westhered Oak Desks. $500.
90. 90 Weathered Oak Buffet, 077. 50.
SIS 90 Westhered Oak Buffet. oAl.2B.
A. d 8. Cherrie Taloum Powder. regu-
larry 3tc.. at 10c. 60.
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The Prince Of Wales is going to pay one
Of his rare visits to his duchy, the estates
Of which are steadily increasing in value.
Tho Duohy Of Cornwall comprises some
$1,000 acres in Cornwall, nearly $1,000 in
Devon and S ZOO In Somerset. In addition
to the rentals from these properties there
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5i.I0 Siaok Al Siiik Vols. ;5 inuhvs
wide, soc. 4 yard.
Sl.oo Black Fancy Storm Serge. n
inches wide, b1c: 4 yard.
7sc. Black Mohair Brilliantine, "a
inches wide. 800. q yard.
75c. Fancy Striped Mohair. ~ inches
wide. soc. a yard.
SOC. Black English Mohair Briiiian-
tine. Ss inches wide. soc. a yard.
900 Black Spotproof Imported
Broadcloth, 0l ,48a yard.
Mems $3.50 Shoes at 82.18.
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BROOKLYN ADVERTISEMENTS.
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Continued on Tenth Pdge.
The sun., 1909-05-02

Life on a Troopship.' "Lifo on the Ocean.
"A Soldiers Life.' "A Hunting Scene
(BuoalossiD. Water Melon Patch Ozark
les Cake Walk @The Golden Hive
(Brepsant), @The Diadem' (Hermann)
Coon Band Contest .In Ole Kentucky,
"A Coon's Holiday" "Darkies' Revels.
-Dusky Dinah," plantation Revelry."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
PASTOR TOSS SUES
 BROWN FOR $12,OOO
Plaintiff Was Run Down by Automobile of Defendant, in Stamford.

Rev. Archibald c. Foss. pastor of the Congregational church in Darien, has brought suit for ,000 against Her bert s. Brown of Stamford, for injur- ies received by being run down by the latter's automobile in Main street in Darien on Jan. 21, 1909. The plaintiff at the time was riding a bicycle which was destroyed. In his complaint Rev. MT. Foss states that the automobile was being driven at a higher rate of speed than the law allows and that the bells or horns on the machine were out of order.
 He received a compound fracture of the bone below the knee, the bone pro- truding through the flesh, besides other injuries. He was removed to the Stamford, hospital where he under went an operation. He remained at that institution for one month under the care of doctors, surgeons and trained nurses. He was further com pelled to remain at home for a period extending over five months, also in the care of specialists. The action for the $12, GOO damages is brought as provided by the statute being trebled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
COUNCIL REQUESTED
 TO NAME TRUSTEE
Judge Nobbs Calls Attention to Vacancy Created by
 Death of Deacon Sterling.

Edward P. Nobbs, judge of probate, has addressed a. communication to the mayor and common council, requesting the council to nominate a suitable per son to fill the vacancy in the trustee ship of the fund created by the will of Eben Fairchild, late of Bridgeport. The vacancy arises by the dath of Ed ward Sterling.
 This fund was given to the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, and the final ac- count of MT. Sterling, filed in court by Edward w. Marsh, his executor, shows that it now amounts to $5,- 587.59.
 By the provisions of MT. Fairchild's will, the interest earned by the prin- cipaI is to be disbursed for the bene- fit of poor widows, resident in Bridge port, and for the schooling of poor children also residing in this City in Protestant schools where the public school money is insufficient for that purpose.
 The testator further provided that the Board of Aldermen should recon- mend some suitable person to the judge of the probate court as trustee of said fund: and further provides for the appointment by said Board of a treasurer of the interest of said fund, and of some suitable person to dis purse the same.
 Alexander Hawley is the present treasurer and disbursing agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
CHARLEY GOLDEN TOOK ADVICE OF
 HORACE GREELEY
Bright Young Bridgeport Boy Who Is Making Good
 In the West.

Charley Golden, son of Terrence
 Golden, janitor of the Police and Char Eities building, who has been visiting his father. in this city for several days and who at the same time took occa- sion to renew many of his boyhood ac- ouaintances in this, the city of his birth, left today for Chicago via Washington, where he remains tomor- row. MT. Golden is a bright and ener- Rettc young man and he is now at ltached to the staff of the city engineer of the metropolis of the great West. During his two and one-half years service in that office has risen rap Idly and his future prospects are bright. He is a brother of James and the late Edward Golden, and two of his sisters now residing here are Mrs. Jo- eeph Mccullough, wife of the well known mail carrier. and Mrs. Edward Hawley, daughter-in-law Of the late Wheeler Hawley, one of the pioneer oyster producers of this State. Before leaving here today MT. Golden said that he was very much in love with Chicago because it was a. city of push and progreSs- He has received sew eral tempting offers in his line of work from officials in other cities farther West, but he has not decided on mAk- ing a change. MT. Golden is a young man of excellent habits, not knowing the taste of either liquor or cigars and 1t Is his ambition to reach the top rung in the ladder of his profession. A few weeks ago his brother Jim, who is one of the most accomplished print ers in the business, went to Seattle to confer with a big publication house there that has offered him a respon- sible position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28

course was made in three and four nftns seconds less time than the first IL seemed to the spectators that he. was going faster on the initial round Curt1ss took the corners of the course at daring angles in order to shorten the distance. His wonderful manipu- ean iatlon or the machine bringing cheers When ths white ball was hofsted after Curtiss' flight, indicating that a new record had been made the Amer 1can contingent danced and yelled with glee and heaped congra atulatinns upon him.
 T knew could make the course in less than 8 minutes, he said. saThe machine did just about what ex-' pected it to do."
 Bleriot. I.efebvre and Cockburu de- c1ded to wait until later in the After noon before making their trials Hu- bert Llatham's friends raised a point that may result in the aviation com mittee having to pay two first prizea. ln the Grand Prix De La, Champaxne' which was won by Henri Faru1an
 Farman. 1t is said. changed the mo tor or his aeroplane after it had been| officially registered for the race. Hs' change and Iatham's friends insist that this was breach of the rules. Thev' are demanding that Latham receive a, prize equal to the first money, $1ao00 or that the race be officially given f<1 him. = - ". -
 Lefebvre proved a bitter disappoant- ment in his Wright bi-plane. Ha made the first round in minutes 4a, 1-5 seconds but on the 2nd round tis machine acted badly and it reoufrefT 70 minutes AT S-5 seconds to connpIefe 1t. Many thought that Lefbvre's poor showing was due to nervousness The weather to-day was the best Of fhes week and was ideal for flying. Bleriof Latham and Cockburn. the latter ren- resentfng England and the three pris,- c1pal coMestauts in the Goxpe Int. nationa1e. Cockburn will 1se & -1I<57z man bi-plane and is not belisVed fo have chance S7 -s- ---5s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
Membership Dues Paid to John J. Curey Financial Sec retary, Have Not Been Deposited With
 Treasurer
SHORTAGE MAY REACH
 SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS
Secretary Curey Has Turned Over Lodge His Equity In His Real Estate-Recepts Show that Amounts Paid Secretary Curley Have Not Been Credited on His Books to Members Paying.

And this case was typical or many others.
 The inquiry into the facts has been quietly in progress for sometime. It has been the purpose of the lodge to confine knowledge of the matter with in the precincts of the membership, and those officers of the controlling bodies who were, necessarily informed, in accordance with the laws of the order.
 But it was necessary to make inquiry in so many cases that rumors began to be whispered about until the true situation had been much distorted and it had even been said that the entire funds of the lodge were involved. Fortunately the discrepancy is confined within much narrower limits and the financial standing of the lodge will not be materially impairel.
 Secretary Curley it Is said has been unable to explain adequately to the lodge how his books got into the tangle took hold of them Neither will his property be sufficient to restore the accounts to the condition in which they should be. It is said that some members of the lodge favor turning the matter over to the courts and let the law be invoked to a. conclusion. But the larger number, it is claimed, desire to keep the affair within the the infiction of no other penalties than those that are embraced in such restitution as MT. Curley is able to make and in the rules and laws of the order.
 F. w. Tom1inson, who is recording secretary of the lodge, who was seen by a. reporter of the Farmer this morn ing, declined to talk of the unfortun- ate entanglement- He said: This is a lodge affair. am not at liberty to discuss it."
 One prominent member Of the lodge did say, however, that in his opinion the disclosures indicated lack of dili- gence and care on the part of the auditors of the lodge.
 John J. Curley is an emp1oye of the Belknap Mfg. Company. He resides at AS Fifth street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
CURTISS SHOWS
 AMERICAN GRIT:
 SMASHES RECORDS
All Former Flying Achievements Go By the Boards
 When Plucky Yankee Whirls Through Air
AMERICAN CONTINGENT AT
 RHEIMS WILD WITH DELIGHT

Rheims, Aug. 2S.-G1enn F. Curtiss was this afternoon declared the win- ner of the Grand Coup Internationaie, the banner event of Aviation Week. His record of 15 minutes, 50 3-5 sec onds for the 12.42 miles was not only the fastest time made in this race, but is considered the best performance of the entire week.
 Curtiss beat Bleriot, his most feared rival, by 3-5 seconds, the latters time being 15 minutes, 56 1-5 seconds.
 Latham, realizing the hopelessness of trying to compete against Curtiss' time, did not fly.
 Bleriot congratulated the American on his victory
 the American entrant in the Coupe International. covered the 20 kilo- meters Q2.42 miles) in 15 minutes 50 3-5 seconds this morning. His first round was done in minutes. 57 sec onds and the End round in minutes 53 1-5 seconds.
 It is confidently expected that Cur tiss' mark in the Coupe Internationale this event which is the blue ribbon of the affair. but also the Prix de Piste prize which is for the fastest flight around the course. The prize in the De Piste s1.600 and in the Coup Inter nationale $5.00o in addition to the cup which is valued at S2,500. Curtiss started flying shortly after 10 o'clock. His time is the best yet made. his End round being 20 seconds faster than his best previous negotia- tion of the course.
 Blerfot. Curtiss' most feared rival made the trial trip around the course in z minutes 5S 1-5 seconds.
 Nearly everyone on the grounds con- mented upon the apparently reckless way in which Curtiss handled his ma- chine. Then with absolutely no pre- 1iminarfes. the signal was given to start.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
GIFT TO "LOCO" co. PERPLEXES
 CITY FATHERS
Gould Not Ready to Say How Mistake Should
 Be Corrected
CONFLICT WILL BE COSTLY

Alderman Robert L.. Gould said to- day that he has been informed of the blunder made by the Council in the resolution establishing the new City Harbor line, but he was reluctant. when seen by a Fermer reporter this morning, to talk about the method that should be pursued to correc the serious error into which the city has been plunged
 He said. sT have not given the de- scription of the new harbor line any attention since it was passed. pre- sume that something will have to be done, but l am not prepared eo Say what" gave only passing attention to the resolution. They went into 1t deep ly enough to ascertain that the city harbor line of 1906 was discontinued from Stratford avenue south. They also noted the portion of the resolu- tion which establishes the new city line coincident with the government line, and supposed that the description of the line was in conformity W1tn the resolution.
 The difficulty in applying the remedy grows out of the fact that the resolu- tion has been signed by Mayor Lee It Company of America rights to many acres of the harbor. This is the con- struction which the framers of the resolution evidently intended it to have when they said that the new line should be in sfexact coincidence" with the government line.
 If the conflict with this>1 line which appears in the description of 1t does not destroy the entire resolution by making it invalid the city is perhaps in a position where it must pay dam ages to the Locomobile Company, in order to correct the error.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28

The books of John J. Curley, financial secretary of Samuel H. Harris Lodge I. O. O., F., have been examined by an expert accountant, and show a short age amounting to several thousand dollars. The work of untangling the snarl has not been completed, and it Is expected that the deficiency will be found to be greater than the amount already disclosed Secretary Curley has turned over to the lodge his equity in a dwelling owned by him. The equity is valued at $l,00O. It will not begin to make up the shortage.
 Samuel H. Harris lodge is one of the most prosperous fraternal organiza- tions in Bridgeport It has a large membership and carries large amount 10 the credit of it's benevolent fund. MT. Curley has been a trusted officer of the lodge for several years. He was not bonded. but the lodge relied upon his fidelity, care. and devotion to the principles of the order. Therefore the discovery that his accounts had not been well kept, and that he had failed to credit sums received by him from members in payment of lodge dues came with a shock of surprise to those who were quietly admitted to knowlege of the situation
 The discovery was made by accident. "A member in looking over the grand lodge report, noticed that Samuel H. Harris lodge was credited therein with revenue from dues much smaller in amount than the revenue credited to other lodges of the state which had fewer members. At the same time Samuel H. Harris lodge had been rela- lively fortunate in the amounts 1t had been obliged to pay out for charit- able and benevolent purposes.
 An %examination of the books fol- lowed, with surprising results The omission to credit dues had extended throughout an extended period, all though receipts had been properly given to those making the payments. Tn one case a member whose dues had been paid to Jan. 1, next, appeared by the accounts as nine months in arrears.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
MOTHERS WILL
 WITNESS SHORT
Therefore Children, Gut Off With Dollar Each, Would Break It to Prevent Be- quest to Sister.

When the late Cecelia Breul of this city made her will six months ago and left the bulk of her property valued at several thousands of dollars to one daughter, she drew the document her self and neglected to secure more than two witnesses as required by law. As a result the other children will ask the Probate court to declare the estate intestate and have engaged the law firm of Shapiro & Shapiro to break the testament.
 The testatrix, who was one of the best known German residents of the city, left the sum of one dollar each to her other children and then left the bulk of the estate to her daughter, Cecelia Back, who, she states, had cared for her during her old age. The other children are Richard A. Breul, Mrs. Minna Brand, Hugo Breul, Clem- ems Breul. and Carl BreuI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-28
MILFORD PARK
 IS OPEN TODAY Wilcox Gift Most Important Event in Celebrating 27Oth
 Anniversary of Town HOLIDAY SPIRIT EXISTS
Special from United Press.)

NSPcCAdi OIlltcQ 3ISSS.y
 Milford, Aug. 2S.-Holiday spirit pre- vails here today in honor of the cele- bration of the 27oth anniversary of the establishment of this community. The most important event in connection with the celebration was the formal acceptance by the town of Wilcox park. which was recently presented by Clark Wilcox of New York, a former resident of Milford.
 The presentation was made by Clark Wilcox, the donor and w. B. McCar- thy, while selectman F. T. Munson ac- with addresses by Nathan Stowe, Hon. G. F. Smith and others, completed the program.
 The park has been in the hands of workmen for the past two months, and is partly laid out with drives and walks. A suitable and artistic gateway has been provided. In the park are glorious old trees, gushing springs of romantic paths and walks leading to and closely the water. The hand of nature has been assisted in transform ing the park into an ideal recreation resort. MT. Wilcox assumes the ex- pense of putting the park into a fin- ished condition. Automobile drives will soon be laid out. The committee of arrangements are F.. l.. Cornwall, chairman. Mrs. w. s. Putney, secre- tary of the Improvement association; Mrs. G. s. Wheeler, Miss Maude V. Wilcox, Edward A. Reeves, George Green. Nathan Stowe, Simon B. Lake, George Wilcox, s. A. Frisbie and w. B. Mccarthy.
 To make the day more complete an evening celebration has been ar ranged to take place on North street in the vicinity of the new cement bridge, now open to the public. Red fire will be used in abundance. and the Milford Military band will render a series of selections.