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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
MRS. KNIGHT ELECTED
 TO SUCCEED HUSBAND
Executive Committee Makes Her Head
 of LaIevflIe School.

Lakevi1le. Oct. %. = At d special meeting of the executive corn1nittee of the Connecticut School for Imb eci4es at Lakeville Saturday, Mrs. Katherine B. Knight, was elected to succeed her husband superintendent and seere- tary of that Institution.
 After the meeting of the executive committee, a meeting of the directors was held at which Senator George P. Mclean was elected president to suc- ceed G. B. BurraH, and Mrs. Knight was elected a director. Five other va cancies in the directorate were filled as follows: J. E.. Estil1 of the Hotoh- kiss School of LakevtHe, Charles E Milanine, Robert ScoviIle of Lahevi1le. former Governor Frank B. Weeks, od Midddetown, and Dr. Stephen J. Ma her of New Haven.
 Mre. Knight is particularly well qualified for the post of superintend- ent. For number of years she was associated with her husband in his mana cement of the school. and she probably understands the work and the needs of the school in Lakevi1le better than anyone else.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
MONROE

Ten new voters have been added ro the list for the November election and one returned. The list will how ever, undergo some pruning
 The young people of the ConRrega- tionaI church will have a jolly Hal lowe'en party with songs. jokes. games, prizes and a luncheon Thur day night
 Mrs Samuel Sharpe and son ars this week to occupy the newly fitted up rental house in the Center owned
 MT anc Mrs Edwin c. Shelton are this week recovering from severe and prostrating grip colds, an ailment thar is prevalent in Monroe.
 Mrs. Jane Brown of BrfdReport who has not visited here in four yeara was a guest of Mrs. Marshall Beacb this week.
 A harvest concert is to be given ae the Congregational church. Suudar- evening, Nov. 3, with a musical an exercise programme, of much inter
 Miss Vera Hubben, teacher at East Village school, has gone to board foe the winter with MT. and Mrs. A. D Jacot.
 William A. Douglas, former red dent has sold out his milk trade in Bridgeport and engaged with rf brother in the housepainting businezr there.
 It is arranged that at least haIr dozen motor cars will be in conu1f-. of voters.
  erick w. Wheeler, last Thursday, Waa the largest ever held in Monroe T.r. floral offerings were unusually nun - erous, some pieces being very artIaff | and sym boIic. Mrs. Albert Wheeler has had as 70 guest her sister Mrs. Whitney Wal | ton from Ridgewood, N. J. Mrs. Julia BuIk1ey has visited aer- l eral days with her daughter in SOuth l bury.
 Mrs. Mary Nichols, who lives in tfe 1 Charles Hurd place, near the Ceuf-s | ceme etery, is slowly failing and can | not much longer survive. | Harmony Grange, P. of H., will oU- | serve sisters night at their meal | meeting on No. S. when there is to h- l visitors; from Newtown and Truu1buI 1 granges.
 1 Harry I. Andrews likes his sftuafIcr. ] 7t a New Haven private hospital. rr | here is an opportunity for advance | llent.
 | Arthur W. French has just recefv-l l l copy of his lately written and new. 1 " published, by a New York houaa. | .Iassic polka de concert called ssFs rrl. | les of the River" The music Co bg
 he noted composer J. sCampffqf0. | promised by Mir French. The 1affrr l also versifying some additio1s ana 3pera js1terludes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
DUPED HUSBAND HIS OWN SLEUTH Tale of a Bridgeport Husband Who Intercepted Letter
 to Wife

The Bridgeporter who had become his own detective poured forth his tale police headquarters yesterday after noon, says the Danbury News. He said he had intercepted letter a Mill Plain man had sent to his wife, in Bridgeport, and that the contents aroused his suspicious. Instead of turning the letter over to his wife, he resolved to do a little detective work to determine just what wre the rela- tions between his wife and the man.
 So the Bridgeporter, according to his story, went to. Mill Plain, with the in tercepted letter, which he showed to the man whose name was signed to it. The man acknowledged that he had written the letter, and inquired who the Bridgeporter was. Instead of de- band, and then and there challenging the Mill Plain nan to a duel, the Br1dgeporter used what he termed di- p1omacy.
 He was cool and calm as he replied that he was 8 trusted friend of the woman and that the woman had sent him to MiM Plain because she did not understand a certain passage in the letter and desired the writer to be more explicit. If the Mill Plain man would write another letter explaining the doubtful passage, he would carry 1t to the woman who, he felt sure. would be very grateful.
 The Mill Plain man was conplacent, and he sat down and wrote a. long Jet 
 the letter in envelope which he sealed, and turned it over to the Bridgeporter.
 'I will be ever so much obliged to you, old man, if you see that she gets this all right said the Mill Plain man. Remember mum is the word ''
 The husband detective said he knew the real meaning of the word silence, and that he would forget everything he knew about the matter
 You can be perfectly frank with me- he said. "I know how to keep my mouth shut"
 The Mill Plain man, glad ito make a confident, began to tell of his acquain- tance with the Bridgeport woman-not suspecting that the man he was talk ing to was the woman's husband. Afr ter learning all he desired. the Bridge porter bade good-by to the Mill Plain man. and headed for Danbury.
 His first stop was police headquar- ters where he imparted the whole story to Sergeant Baker and also showed the letters He wanted the Mill Plain man arersted.. He said he had three children. He was a good looking fel- low. about thirty years of age. Ser geant Baker referred him to Prose cutting Attorney Norman c. Beers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
MACDONALD BLAMED
l Held Partly Responsible For Many l Auto Accidents in This State.

J. Harrison Monroe, Democratic can didate for Senator in the Twelfth dis trict, attacked Highway Commissioners James H. Macdonald in his address last evening before the Democratic rally in North Haven, declaring him g. political machine MT. Monroe as- serted that many of the auto acci- dents which occur in this state are due primarily to the number of bad roads in the state which Is directly up to the state highway commissioner. He declared that Macdonald is controlled by g. political machine and is not a fit highway commissioner He stout1y denied ever having s.ny connection with any boss of party and further added that he had never known of a Democratic boss, the bosses are con fined to the Republican party Es
 Besides Mr. Monroe the speakers in cluded Attorney Harrison Hewitt, Con- Pigott, candidate for judge of probate, and Phil Troup.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
FRIGHTENED 10 DEATH
Man Arrested As Result of Peculia
 Case in Derby.

New Haven, Oct. 29.-Wanted in connection with the death of Mrs. Louise Seggeri wife of Michael Seg- geri of 25 Minerva street, Derby, Gro here last night in a house on Fair street. by PatroIman Welch, who was accompanied by Patrolman Anthony Urbano of Derby. Welch, who brought the man to police headquarters, found that he carried fully loaded 38- ealibre revolver and locked him up on charge of carrying concealed weapons. Chief O'DeH sent Officer Urbano to New Haven yesterday to look for Ciorggioni and through Of ficer Welch, the man was found in hiding. It is claimed that the man arrested threatened Mrs. Seggeri with a revolver, at her home Sunday night and frightened her to such a point that she died a few hours later. She was suffering from some sort of heart trouble at the time. The woman fainted and failed to recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
S1O. 900 SUIT BY BIG ESTATE
 OF MAN KILLED IN BIG
 EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE

To recover $10,O0o damages for a death of a man blown to pieces by an explosion of dynamite, Harry c. Scofieid of Stamford. administrator on inc estate of Paul Giovanni of Stam- ford. has brought suia against James Holback, Stamford contractor. Pa pers in the action were filed yester- day in the superior court
 On November 25, 1911, it is claim ed that Giovanni, who was employed by the defendant, was tamping a stick of dynamite. He was attempting to place it in a hole that was too small, wFen the dynamite, which was frozen, exDloded Giovanni was so badly fn- i1redsthat he died almost instantly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
Notice

Tor fSrty-six years we have been conducting business at the same oiA location, cOEner of, Main ana John Streets, Bridgeport, Conn., and o"r Private Bank has been cstaDhshe4 there continuously. We have fcceAVe0 md paid out on demand without nO- tice millions of dollars of money de- posited with us and we continue 70 receivo money subject to fdeposiIIOr check at sight, on which we allow fhre.s per cent. per anTiuIn. credited to each account monthly We solicit men. firms and corporations. and all who want a bank account where fney gan deposit money, checks or drafts' and leave it for one day ,one week, one month ar one year, and draw interest p nit for any time it is left with us: He give to the business our carefuA personals attention as the oldest firm uT private bankers in this state.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
CONTRIBUTIONS OF UNION
 LEAGUE CLUB TO TAFT
 CAMPAIGN FUND $1S,745

Washington, Oct. 2s-The Union League Club of New York, which is supporting President Taft, has filed a report showing that up to within 10 days of election 1t had gathered cam uaign contributions totalling $18,745. The largest contributor was Frank J. Gould, who gave $5.0O0 Of the to- taI s7 300 was turned over to William Barnes, Jr, for the New York State campaign and an equal amount to National Chairman Charles D. Hil1es.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
MICHAEL M'PADDEN FINDS
 SALOON TOO NEAR SCHOOL

Michael McPadden, who wanted fe transfer a liquor license from Water street to 253 Grand street has with drawn his application. The county commissioners stated today that the proposed location had been found fo be within 200 feet of a school.
 A rernonstrance was filed with the commissioners against the appGfca ti0a of Casper Schick who wants tO lo- cate a saloon in Fairfield. The Alum mum Casting Co, of Fairfield rem onStrates upon the ground that tEF location is unsuitable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
EASTON

Miss Marguerite Sturges of Sport Hill is attending school in New York city.
 Miss Annie Cocker of Danbury has returned home after a short visit as guest of her friend. Miss Minnie O. Sherwood at Maple Row Dairy Farm"
 The Epworth League of the Meth odist church will hold an entertain ment in their hall on Wednesday evening, October 3Oth. A very in teresting program will be given after which refreshments will be served.
 There will be a meeting at the Baptist church Wednesday evening. After the meeting a rehearsal of the choir will be held
 There was business meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Metho- dist church at the parsonage on Sport Hill on Thursday afternoon after which refreshments were served.
 The many friends of Mrs. Ellis F. Wheeler of Sport Hill will be sorry to hear of her illness which confines her to her room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
SOCIALIST MEETING TONIGHT

A ratification meeting of the Social ists of the Eighth district wil9 be held tonight at Grand and Main Sts- ca ndidste for alderman and Jasper McLevy. candidate for representative The meeting will be opened at 7:45
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
AGED WOMAN DIES IN CHAIR

Putnam, Oct. 29-Nfrs. Charles Snow. 78, mother of George L. Padget, died
 at her home here yesterday from heart disease. She was found sitting in a
 chair dead. She came here from New
 York a year ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
CELEBRATE 69TH WEDDING
 ANNIVERSARY AT 91 YEARS

Washington, Oct. 29-Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Moore celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary here yesterday Both are 91 years old, their birthdays being two days apart. They are both in good health and formerly lived in New Haven, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29

Take Turkish Bath at the Hotel Atlas under the personal attention of Prof. Atlas G 29 b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29

Boston-Edward H. Winter has ask ed for a divorce, charging his wife with wanting to earn her living and doing her full share of the work even after marriage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29

Winchester. Ky, Oct. 2s-When the trials Of the fifteen men accused of mudering Sheriff Ed Callahan in Brea thitt county is called here Mrs. Lillian Gross will be on hand to aid the prosecutors. After the murder last spring she worked quietly for three months and then presented evidence to the grand jury which resulted in the return of indictments against nT- teen men, many of them prominent cit izenS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29

we esEer. subject Co sale. the follow ing OF similar
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
Two New Pincushions.

Penny dolls made OF china are the
foundation OF cunning little pin cush-
ions which look like ballet dancers at
first sight. but on second glance II Is
discovered that IN lieu OF fiuffy skirts
they wear balls OF brightly colored satin.
silk. po1npadour ribbon or tinseI cloth.
To dress one of these cushion dolls. wind
a strip OF inch-wide cotton about the
trunk from the waist over the left
shoulder, back to the waist again, and
over the right shoulder. and then tack
Il with a stout thread. That is the basis
for the huffs OF cotton-scented with
sachet powder-which must be put on
to form a symmetrical ball that is COW
the fancy silken material When fin-
ished the dolls hands. feet. and head only
are uncovered, ana no matter how many
long pins are stuck into her, their points
are scarcely likely TO reach her trunk.
Pin cushions OF fancy ribbon. velvet or
silk OF oblong shape have three plain
plump corners. and one that Is trimmed
with two square double leaves of silk
which fall over both its sides, and when
their baby ribbon strings are unified re-
veal several inside leaves OF embroidered
flannel for holding needles Of Various
sizes. At the other end Of the cushion,
and set directly at the center of fits
shortest edge. are ribbon loops by which
the cushion may be suspended. This Is
the ideal steamer or travelling pin cush-
ion, and makes q most acceptable bon
voyage gift.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
AN INTERESTING FAD

Mirror collecting is an Interesting fad
for girl to adopt, provided she has a
permanent home in the country or city.
for to transport looking glasses is an ex-
pensive matter when they are properly
packed and a risky affair II they are
merely carried from place 10 place in
company with other pieces Of household
furniture.
All along the Atlantic coast, in ham
let's and villages. are still 10 be found
early Victorian mirrors. framed broadly
with plain mahogany. The shabbiest
specimen OF such mirror is well worth
paying a fair price for, even II its face
is cracked and blurred, for the cost OF a
new glass will not be great. and when
the frame has been scraped. beeswaxed.
and hand-polished the mirror win be
handsome enough TO hang on the wall OF
any room.
Not Easily Purchased.
A brass-framed mirror of obIong shape.
with a brass eagle perched on its top
edge, is not easily purchasaTie when
found. and II one OF these is accidently
discovered In an obscure farmhouse the
collector would do well TO buy 1t.
These mirror frames do not invariably
glitter. Sometimes they have been given
a coating of black or white paint or
have become greenish looking from years
of neglect. Yet II the design is artistic
TO secure one Of these mirrors Is a good
plan, as nearly always its frame can be
resorted at slight expense.
II a girl collector spies an oblong mir
ror with a grimy looking narrow frame
and an upper section disigured with a
piece OF old newspaper or a cheap Htho-
graph. she should bid for IL. for when the
carved wooden frame has been regilded
and the upper section filled with a glass
covered colored print she will have a far
handsomer looking glass than any Of
the modern reproductions in gilded-over
composition.
Nevertheless. these composition-framed
mirrors are not TO be despised. and they
are not likely TO break OF II carefully
handled and of a style that is guileless
of forid, boldly defined ornamentations.
Those with the etched fat surfaces and
of straight line effect do not offer any
opportunity for breakage. and IL the up
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
WOMEN
The WORLD OYER
Some Interesting Notes of Some In
teresting Folks.

Queen Mary Il said to have the most
costly electric fan ever made In America.
1t Is mounted in gold and has an ivory
switch. II was designed to match her
toilet set.
Jean. Countess OF Roxburghe, who died
in 17SS. aged ninety-siz. had a long widow
hood OF seventy-one years, but a certain
Dame Agnes Skinner. who is buried In
camberwell Church. holds the record for
long yidowhood. She died In 1893, aged
l1s years, and survived her husband for
ninety-tNo years
Senator James, who is looking after the
equal suffrage bill that is TO be voted
upon at the next election In Wisconsin,
favors the bill because his wife. who Is
now dead. was a suffragfst in the days
when Il was not popular 10 be one. His
daughter is the president Of the State
organization.
Mrs Frohman is New York woman
who Is able TO retire after selling Japa-
nese goods for fifteen years. Her hus-
band had been q fur trader In Alaska
and brought home baskets, and when she
educate her child she took stock Of her
possessions and decided TO sell her bas-
kets. When these began to be Initiated
in cheap stuffs she took up the japanese
trade, visiting the country In the late
war time, when she could buy things
cheap. She then tried her luck In China
and made a success OF all her sales.
Ellen Gerhardt's most treasured pos
session is a magnificent diamond pendant
presented to her by the Dowager Empress
Of Russia. The great singer was sum-
moned TO the Anitchkoff Palace. in the
Nevsky Prospect at st. Petersburg, TO
sing to the Tsaritsa. who had heard OF
the charm OF her art from Queen Alex
andra. Several members Of the imperial
family had been invited to listen TO the
singers wonderful rendering OF German
nedsr. and when the guests were gone
the Empress expressed her gratitude and
delight by presenting the artist with a
necklace. to which was attached a PEN
dant thickly set with brilliants and made
IN the form Of double-headed Russian
eagle.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

per section print is a good one and attrac-
lively colored there Is no more suitable
ornament for the panel Of wall between
two windows.
Now that silver Is so plentiful and
cheap a mirror framed in that metal need
not cost a large sum, but as there are
few antiques of this order to be picked
up in America the girl collector would
best etch or hammer a frame for herself
in the same manner as frames OF brass
or copper are treated. She may copy one
OF the old English looking glasses Of
square or oval shape In design Of roses.
grapes, or vines. the scrolls and wreaths
OF the Chippendale period. or the pom
derous style. OF the medieval Spanish
workers in silver.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
Hair Ornaments.

Many of the new hair ornaments are
in the jeweled effects, these bands re-
placing 10 a considerable extent the fab
ric hands that have been in use. The
aigrette trimming is extremely popular,
but, owing to the restriction on heron,
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
Marshmallow Pudding.

Take TIVE dozen marshmaIlow drops
stale or fresh-and put them in the bot
tom Of baking dish. Pour over rich
cocoa, made as for breakfast except for
thickening OF corn starch: put the
dish in the stove and bake for half an
hour. Then take IL out. add a meringue
and brown this. Serve cold. The cook
ing meIts the marshmaliows which
give the cocoa pudding most delec-
table taste.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

To clean white enameled furniture re-
move all dirty marks with a flannel
dipped in methyiated spirit. Then wash
at once with tepid water. to which has
been added a little fine oatmeal. Never
use soap or soda.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

oysters should not be ssIted when cook
ing; this causes them to shrivel and be-
come tough. The seasoning should be
added just as they come from the stove.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

this form of headdress cannot play 50
important a part in America as it does
in Europe.
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ure Of water and a larger Quantity o
milk or stock
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

Allow two level teaspoonfuls OF baking
powder to each cupful Of -four when nc
eggs are used
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

One ounce OF butter and one-haf ounc'
of flour are used to thicken one cupfu
of liquid In making a sauce.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
WHAT TO SERVE AT
The HOME BOARD
Recipes Given Make Following of
Menu Easy.

BREAKFAST
Fruit
Hamburg Steak stewed Potatoes
Thin Corn Bread Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Boston Baked Beans
Brown Bread Jellied Aprieots
Tea
DINNER.
Brown Soup
BroiIed Steak Mashed Potatoes
Baked Parsnips
Iettuce French Dressing
Waters Cheese
Egg Junkeo
Coffee
Thin Corn Bread-Over a pint OF fine
yellow meal pour just enough boiling
water TO moisten thoroughly, then cover
and let stand. II possible, for half an
hour Add a seant teaspoonful of salt,
two tablespoonfuls Of melted butter or
lard. and three well beaten eggs. Beat
in one eupful flour, then add gradually
as much sweet milk as is needed to give
a thin drop batter. Beat hard, stir in
two teaspoonfuls OF baking powder and
pour into shallow. well creased pans.
Bake in a hot oven for from fifteen to
twenty-five minutes, according to thick
ness, remembering always that the thin
ner II is the better.
Jellied Apricots-Soak a half pound OF
evaporated apricots overnight in cold
water first washing thoroughly. Next day
turn them into a double boiler and cook
at the back OF the fire until they are
quite tender. add sugar TO sweeten TO
taste, and cook fifteen minutes longer.
Carefully lift out the fruit and measure
the sirup. For each cupful take a half
tablespoonful OF grapulated gelatin. soak
in just enough cold water TO cover; when
soft Cthis will take but a few momentsl
reheat the sirup, add the gelatin and stir
until dissolved. then take at once from
the fire. Divide the pieces OF fruit among
any number of individual molds and
strain over them the sirup. then set aside
to stiffen. Serve with milk or cream.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

One teaspoonful of extract will fave
one quart OF custard or pudding.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

The ordinary French dressing (three
tablespoonfuls oil. one and one-hslf ia
blsspoonfuls vinegar. one-quarter level
teaspoonfuI salt. one-eighth level tea
spoonful pepper Will moisten one pint
OF salad
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
SOME LITTLE THINGS
WORTH REMEMBERING

One cup OF sugar will sweeten one quart
Of any mixture to be served. chilled or
frozen.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

One level teaspoonfuI Of water or milk
should be allowed for each egg In an
omelet.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

Allow from four to six eggs to each
quart Of milk In making a custard to
be turned from the mold.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

One tablespoonful of extract will navor
one quart Of mixture TO be frozen.
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son one quart OF soup. sauce, or vege-
tables.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
Depends ON Savings.

The man and woman who are living up
10 every cent of their income do well to
consider this case Of the man who COM
mitted suicide because he had spent
everything he made as he went along
and had nothing with which to face the
rainy day. Their hour Of misfortune will
also come. and then their fate win de-
pend on whether they have some money
in the bank ,or not
The difference between a happy, inde-
pendent old age, or one of miserable.
sycophantic hanging on TO others and an
acceptance of srudginsly given aims, de-
pends on how much you have saved out
OF your income. n