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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-03
CONVERSE STARTED
 BANK HE WRECKED
Had Been Accommodating People by Bringing Money to HartfOrd-Di-
 rectors Did Not Know Charter ProvisiOns-Case Argued in Court,
(Hartford Times.)

(HartfOrd Times.)
 That Alfred w. Converse was instru- mental in organizing the Windsor Locks Savings Bank in 1871. that he began his stealings from it in 1874, ind that because of his defalcations which were discovered a few days af- ter his death on Jan. 16. 1912. the bank was wrecked, have been brought out in the two days hearing of the case of the bank commissioners against the Windsor Locks Savings bank in the superior court. Arguments in the case were concluded before Judge Cur tis.
 The plaintiffs in the case seek to show that the directors were negli- edge of the condition of the affair of the bank MT. Converse's stealings in cash were about s4O,OOO and there was added to this shortage $9S,O00 in- terest credited to depositors on indi- vidua1 accounts but not on the gener- al ledgers.
 The amended complaint of the bank commissioners recites the troubles of the bank and makes allegations that the directors violated the state law and the charter provisions. The pri- mary questions for Judge Curtis to decide are conceded to be the per- sonal liability of the bank directors. whether the charter has been forfeit ed. whether the public is in danger of being defrauded, and the necessity for the appointment of a receiver. Considerable testimony was taken in the case Tuesday and more was ad- ded to-day.
 Wish Equitable Solution.
 The Rev. Andrew Plunkett, assist ant pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church in Windsor Locks, testified re- garding the depositors meetings held at different times, told of the propo- sition that the directors make a de- posit of $50.0o0: which was rejected. Father Plunkett in reply to cross-ex- animation by MT. Day said that the depositors wanted a receiver appoint. ed to bring about an equitable solu- ton of the bank trouble. He would not say that 1t was in order to have the receiver sue the directors as 1t was a, matter for the court to de- termine whether the directors are li- able.
 Found Roll in Vault.
 Treasurer Cleaveland was recalled to the witness stand and told of find ing roll of $500 in the vault early in 1911. He asked MT. Converse about 1t and he said that was some cash over at the time he was sick: that 1t has been entered on the pass books but not on the blotter. MT. Cleave land said he entered it on the books and informed President Glover about 1t, but nothing was done about it. Mir Cleaveland said s18,00O was drawn from the bank, Tuesday, and $90 was deposited.
 Defendants Case.
 The plaintiff rested and the defen- dant called Accountant Charles W. Butcher. who testified to examination of accounts. Mir Day read his an- swer to the amendments of the com- plaint in which he admitted that the bank had received deposits of $1.000 from one person within one year. but that the directors knew nothing about
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-03

Mrs. Nouveau-R -Riche-Yes, think that'll do. It's 'ansome-lookina q globe, so if you'll just git a few n1ors islands painted on them empty spaces I'll have that one-London Opinion.
 E>oru,ar Want Al. Ca~< . u.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-03
Didn't Know Charter.

On cross-examination MT. Montgom- cry said he did not know or the char. Ioore than s40O. He did not know that in passing the bylaw the in-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-03

Farmer Want Ads. i Cent . Word.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
HAND BAG AN ACCESSORY.
A Woman Nowadays Net Considered
Well Dressed Without One.

This is an age of hand bags, So i'm.
portant Il part has this accessory he
come in wouan'S toilet chat she is
not considered well dressed without n
hag of some sort Bags may be divid-
ed into three Glasses those used for
business and shopping, these used for
nccdicwork and those used for drcsSy
occasions. such MS calling or when at
tending the thcatcr. Business or shop
pin. bags should be made of leather
in order that they may stand bard
wear Those severe bags are more APP
proprate to carry with tie strictly
tailored suit For necdlcwork one
needs something dainty aud commodi-
Gus. Sewing bags MS II rule are made
of soft material. generally silk or satin
The gaycr they are the better they are
liked. They are carried on long silk
cords or on tibJou strings. The bag
for the drcSSy occasion is mostly of
the Irish crochet or cluny lace. lined
with fine white net or thin white
silk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
Habits Of the Mole.

Naturalists aver that among common
animals few have been less studied in
their life history than the mole Ac-
cordingly British scientist has turned
his attention to the mole, with the re-
suit that some interesting data con-
corning this queer creature have been
collected, says Harper's Weekly. I'm
der the edifice which the mole con-
structs above the surface Of the ground
will always be found a series Of tun-
nels. A curious feature, almost invari-
ably found, Is a perpendicular run pen
etrating about foot below the bottom
of the nest and then turning upward
to meet another run. A mole is never,
one authority contends, found in his
nest, although 1t may be yet warm from
his body when opened. Guided by
smell and hearing, a mole frequently
locates the nest Of a partridge or
pheasant above his run and, penetrat.
ling it from below eats the eggs. The
adult mole Is practically blind, but
there are embryonic indications that
| the power Of sight In the race has de-
Perforated.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14

GOOD THINGS TO KNOW.

4 slice of raw potato is excellent for
removing stains from the hands. 1t is
Il good plan to keep n bowl of cold
water at hand in which TO dip the
fingers when working with fruit of
any kind, rs this helps to rinse off the
stains.
To remove white marks on furniture
caused by heat or water hold hot iron
near them, not near enough to burn or
scorch, or rub with cloth moistened
with Kerosene. Another way Is to APP
ply with cloth equal parts Of linseed
oil and alcohol.
Precipitatcd chalk is excellent for
cleaning furnished silver. Place little
ina saucer and add just enough liquid
ammonia to moisten it. Ialb this light
ly over the silver and the stains will
quickly disappear. Wash in hot suds.
dry carefully and polish with Il clean
chamois leather.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14

NV First Sweetheart
By JUDSON NJ NARROW

tenderfoot shudder. "Your bit of u
preclplce' must go down sheer 500
feet If It's an inch to that hustling
western torrent down there"
Dane nodded. mot very good
place for girl to step aside to avoid
snake. for instanceT
/ shuddered again.
well. this Is just where l met Nan
that day. l can see her now, bless her
heart, dancing along in the little short
skirts and baby cowboy boots she loved
to wear and dangling her big sombrero
by It's cord. She hadn't seen me, and
l turned to hike back the way came,
for Lee Bailey was on her trail. and I'd
seen them together as often as l could
possibly stand 1t.
"Just as she came to that turn where
the bowlder juts out she gave little
scream and turned 30 suddenly that nsr
foot slipped, and down she went right
on the edge. She held on to that rock
for dear life and shrieked: Leel oh,
Leev
THAT Lee settled me. and I stood
still, like stubborn mule, and let her
yell. 1 knew he could pick her up
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
Wornan's Section of the Paper
SKIRT WIDTH THE SAME.
Fall Styles Show About the Same Mar
rowneSs. ?


Much has been said and written
about the introduction of II wider skirt.
Manufacturers of fabrics have watched
closely TO see whether the Paris coutu.
riers would introduce wider skirt for
the coming season.
According to cablegrams. there will
not he Il much wider skirt worn this
fall than has been in favor during the
summer. 1t Is true that the pannier
the draped skirt and the plated skirt
have made their appearance and call
for the use of more materials. but the
actual measurement around the bottom
is not greatly increased.
Although the plated skirts when
pulled out measure more than the
skirts of the present season, they are
all made with the plaits pressed fiat so
as not 10 give any appearance OF full
ness, and the new accordion plated
models are also made on the same lines
that is, to give the narrow effect. So
despite the fact that there are num-
ber,of new plated, draped and founced
skirts being made up for fall it is gen
orally conceded that the narrow APP
pearance will be preserved.
There are few extremely narrow
skirts, slashed at the sides or front,
being shown in house or evening
gowns. but the smart women do not
look upon these styles with favor.
They believe that the sensible skirt,
showing the introduction of few kick
plaits. or the more elaborate garments
having the modified pannier will be the
most desirable for fall wear.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14

easily enough, and wouldn't butt in
But when l reconnoitered around TINS
bowlder I was behind saw the cause
Of the disturbance-this Mr.. Rather,
Ruling himself up like the coil Of an
electrocutioner and dispuung the right
of way with my girl.
"And there was Miss Nan, white
with fear. staggering right on the edge
Of the precipice, too paralyzed to move
back up the trail"
where was Bailey, tho noble res-
cuer?- asked as Dane paused and
gazed refecuvely into the lighted snA
Of his cigar.
Yes; that was what wanted 10
know. He'd made for camp on q lope-
that's where he was, the coward-eo
get fishing rod to kill the snake with,
he explained afterwsrd, but n didn't
go down with Nan. When I saw her
natural protector deserving bar
stepped out in the road, bowed low,
pulled my gun and blew the gentle
mans head ofr-the rattler's, not Bali
ey's, though that would have been q
Job to my liking too. He wasn't Al
much Of a gentleman as Mr.. Snake
for he was polite enough to tell right
out what sort Of poison critter Re was,
while the human serpent wasn't"
"And NanT / even forgot 10 pun
smoke In my interest.
"Acted Just right, Like the heroine In
a northumberland promptly on to
the shoulder Of her faithful knight,
and when he'd walked her up again by
means of kisses and other shocks she
promised to love and obey him ever
after, and nothing would do but that
snakeslsin must be fixed up with the
and penates, but whether q Lar or a
Penate / don't know, being rather mis-
ty on mythology since l left college.
All, there's the moon at last! Isn't this
countr. great Mt nightT" Il
Eyes, yes' exclaimed impatiently.
without glance at the wonderful
| panorama of rolling, pine clad, snow
capped SUBMITS now being transtlg-
ured by the rising glory. But what
became of Nan? Why didn't you
marry
"Oh. there you are. dear" called out
silvery voice ahead OF us farther up
the slope. "l've been waiting for you
Il long time. You have been two hours
climbing the gulch. came mp the
short cut II takes more breath. but
/ less time"
| well. little girl. you've got plenty OF
BOTH answered her husband. sprawl
Ing himself over the thick pine needles
nj pretty Mrs Danes feet and laying
his head shamelessly on her lap. Her
snail fingers buried tliemsclN'' IL his
hair He pulled them down to his lIps.
1--WE took the time because was using
up all my breath telling jack about
the snakcskin belt. Nan. dear"
"Oh. that old story" ! could see her
blush dellcateIy IN the moonlight.
Another light than that OF the moon
broke In on my darkencd senses "Oh.
then You did marry her? ! tsfonen.
you said"
MY first sweetheart sure. 80 did
! aud Mans itr'
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
Children, This Part Is Yours
WHY WE NEED BLANKETS.
Our Circulation Is Never as Vigorous
When We Rest

When We Rest.
The blankets that we sleep under at
night are thicker and heavier and
warmer than the clothing we wear
during the day. They must be so to
insure our comfort. Why?
II we lie down on a couch to take a
nap in our day clothing we are almost
sure to take cold unless we add some
sort of covering. Why? These are
things" that everybody knows without
stopping to think about the reason,
but there is reason for everything.
and we ought to find 1t out.
In this case the reason may be found
in the circulation of the blood. The
warmth of the body depends on the
circulation being vigorous, and when
we are lying down the hearts action
Is much quieter than when we are sit
ting up or moving, the beats being
about ten less a minute.
If the beats are ten less each min
Ute they are GOO less In one hour, and
in eight hours. an average nights
sleep. they are 1880 less. or. in round
numbers, they are 5000 less. AS the
heart sends out six ounces of blood Mt
each beat. 1t sends out or lifts about
30 600 ounces less during eight hours
sleep than 1t lifts during the same
time when we are up. That makes
quite difference in the circulation
and therefore in the amount OF neat
produced in the body. So we must
| have heavier clothing when we sleep
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
FAMILY LIFE IN ANT TOWN.
Helpers, Nurses and Slaves Do the
Household Drudoery.

After nights rain. above the Inter-
section of the brick walk, one may see
in the morning. here and there, little
heap OF sand with a hole in its center
about as big around as n match, and
going in and out of this portal hurry
ing lines of brown ants. IL will be well
worth ones time to stoop down for Il
moment or two. for community OF
ants Is an interesting study, says the
indianapolis News.
Perhaps you have failed to notice in
the earlier days of summer a swarm
of insects which you carelessly called
gnats. These were In all likelihood
male and female ants. and this was
their wedding dance. The males fall
and die. and the females, plucklng off
no further use, enter the ground TO
lay eggs for new colonies.
The eggs are white and cylindrical.
The sexless ants, called neuters or
workers, pick up these eggs and carry
them to special chambers, where In
two weeks they become larvae. Stu
dents of ant life say that troop Of
nurses now cares for the larvae, feed
the infants, give them n daily sun
bath and keep them clean. These nurs-
cry ants are at first white. then gradu-
ally change to brown, but they are as
yet only embryo. When the time comes
the workers tear off the envelope pro-
tecting them. Each one is set free,
the nurses feeding and caring for 1t
until 1t Is able to walk and never
leaving II until 1t Is able to care for
itself. In time the males and females
rise into the air. the males to perish as
their fathers did before them and the
females to return to the ant hill to
lay eggs for q new colony.
A troublesome little ant Is the blood
red ant which invades our homes and
is specially fond of sweets. 1t Is said
of this species that 1t makes special
attacks on colonies of small black ants
and forces them to do all the house
keeping about their ant hills. The red
ants are said to take great care Of
these slaves. which are taught to do
everything for their red taskmasters,
to lick them clean, to brush them. to
carry them on their backs and to rear
their young for them.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
a Portable Table.

Portable tables are rather expensive,
but can be made at home. Get good
sized grocery box, such a one as cereals
come in. thirty inches high and twelve,
eighteen or twenty inches across the
top. Take out the front pieces and
nail them in the box for shelves. Gov
err it was table oilcloth of color to
suit the taste and screw ,castors on the
bottom. You can put shelf paper or
oilcoth on the shelves. This is great
convenience IL ones dining room is
some ways from the kitchen.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
I me lot of western souvenirs
you've got here" comment
ed through my teeth, which


| ed through my teeth, which
held in loving grip particu-
larly fragrant after dinner cigar.
had been nosing around the curio cor
ner Of Danes hunting lodge.
1.-The real thing-no machine made
curios In this bunch"
| suddenly bounced upon a queer OBJ
ject Of beautifully notified grayish
leather, evidently n lady's glrdle.
whats this reptiian treasure" l
asked curionsly, holding 1t up g'ngerly
by its handsome gold buckle wrought
! into the sembance of a tiny revolver,
perfect as to butt, muzZle and full com
! plement of blue diamond bulle.~
v Dangling from the trigger by single
link of spun gold was the burglar
alarm" Of mountain rattlesnake. The
number Of rattles and the button tack
cd to the edge showed that Its one time
wearer was In the ninth year Of his
/ age when he came to his end.
another trophy OF the chaser
glanced intcrrogauvely at Dane.
"Yes, a trophy Of the chase-the
chase after the rainbow and the heart
| of gold at the end Of II. Come along
for walk up the canyon little way.
where there's fine moonrise now In
course of preparation for our special
benefit, and I'll tell you about that
| belt You see, 1t belonged to my first
sweetheart--I had it made for her-so
it's just as well my wife doesn't hear
me talk Of it,"
"Et tn, Brute" / scofed. but rose
and followed him as he led the way
up the great gorge at the back OF the
lodge.
at was when l first came to Mon
tana," began Dane, taking no notice
Of my comment. "She lived on the
next ranch She was as wlllful piece
of skirts as ever climbed crags where
nothing but goats and squaws ever be-
fore had rolled pebbles downhill. Wed
quarreled about that Carolina chap
wrote you about once-name OF Bailey
"The fellow was a cad, and I'd told
Nan so in language more distinguished
for force than for frills. He did tag hei
for fair, though he looked like lchabod
Crane astride of his pinto. He couldn',
ride any more than jack rabbit
"But l felt pretty blue, l tell you
those days used to haul out my
gun from my belt when tramped over
these hills looking for the yellow-that
was before I'd found it-and think Ia
let the old spitflre in my face just once
and end the whole business"
No wonder his wife doesn't like tc
hear the story If he had 1t that bad
And again my bachelor cynicism smll
ed that he had so easily found con
ISOLATION But aloud I only gruntet
"Wellp and smoked on.
zone morning when | was desperate
from incoming over that mink Of a cir
was going round this very ledge. Yol
see how narrow It Is even now, though
I've had the road blasted out Of tn
, rock above us since then. You TAX
notice there's bit Of precipice jus
| belowT
IT should say I did" exclaimed
drawing back from the brim, with |
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
Pockets Put In Hats.

An ingenious novelty IN feminine at
tire is announced in London. The i'm
mense size of the hats in vogue sug-
geStcd to some genius the idea Of utiliz-
ing the space now wasted, and hats
are being made with pockets.
IL have just made pocket for a
hat which | have sent to Monte Car
TO-" said well known West End mo-
distc and milliner. HAT pockets are
useful when travelling to hide a jewel
or COIN
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14

plant which the Bindus call must
when they become possessed of an I'M
governable fit of fury Now. Said was
II sweet tempered animal, as II rule,
hut one day when he was suffering
from must he killed his constant
friend aud companion. the keeper,
Neef
When he regaincd his temper he was
stricken with rcmorse and from being
the largest elephant in the Paris ZOO
logical gardens began TO shrink away
until he was nothing hut skin and
bone He seemed never 60 forget the
consequences Of his deed, and In few
months he literally died of grief.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
Rrinu the Brush.

Oh. bring the brush and bring the comb
For here IL little FrowZlehead.
And father soon Is coming home
And must not see towzlehead!
So Wen brush. brush brush.
And well comb. comb. comb.
Around the finger twirl the hair
And brush and comb and curl the hair
Till gone is little Frowzlehend
And Curlylocks II here instead
Emile Poulson in Baby Plays
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
ELEPHANT DIED OF GRIEF.
said Killed His Keeper In Fit of Mad

Said Killed His Keeper In Fit of Mad
ness.
This is the true story Of an elephant
who let his rage get the better of his
temper. His name was Said. and he
lived in the geological gardens In Lon
don. where he had keeper called
Neef. whom he loved very dearly.
About twenty years aga Said was
bought by the .Iardin les Plantes.
which IL the 700 in Paris. and Necf
took him over there and continued to
look after him.
All elephants are liable to a com
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
PRESSING HINTS.

If you desire to press dress
trimmed with buttons or plack-
ct fastened with hooks and eyes
this suggestion may help you.
Place heavy bath towel folded
several times upon the ironing
board.
Arrange your dress, buttons
down, aud over 1t place damp
cloth.
Iron over this and you will not
be able to detect marks or smooth
glossy spots caused by the but
tons.
Treat the placket In the same
manner.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
er.akfas. Bacon With Fried Mush.

Take thin slices of breakfast bacon
and fry. Lift up and put where 1t
will keep warm. Take cold cornmeal
mush that has been left over from the
dav before. slice. dip in grated bread.
crambs or siftcd cornmeal, fry brown
I'm bacon gravy. Serve with slice OF
bacon laid OH top of each piece.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14

A very neat way to do up lace cur
tains is to wash them in gasoline in
stead Of in the ordinary way. Four
gallons will wash five pairs. Hang out
in the air for awhile and the curtains
will look like new.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-14
Bible conundrums.

What did Adam plant first In the
garden of Eden? His foot.
What man In the Bible had no IA
Their? Joshua the son Of Nun.
Who was the Grst man that bore
arms? Moab
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-07
BAR TO DISCUSS
THE JUDGESHIPS
Will Meet Saturday to De
eide if Candidates
Shall Re Endorsed.


A call has been issued for a spe-
ciatiOn Saturday morning to discuss
whether or not it is the wish Of the
organization to take any action on en-
dorsing a candidate for the chief JUS
ticeship of the eighth court OF civil
appeals The Bar association has al
ready endorsed the candidates. Of JUS
tees Higgins and McKQenZie, and
when this action was taken, it also en-
dorsed ". N. PeticOlas for reelection
time, district judge j. r. Harper an
nounced for the office Of chief justice
with ring sanction, and Judge Petit
cOlas, not wishing to participate In a
political fight for the place, withdrew
Now eXjudge Frank G. Morris has an
nOunced for the chief justiceship in Op-
position to Harper, and the bar mem
bers have called a meeting TO decide
whether they Will make a choice as be-
tween Harper and Morris or If they viii
decline to endorse anyone The call for
morning, is signed by the following
members Of the bar:
G l. GolloWay, sam d. Gillette, r. L
Nichols, J. NJ Beaver, Dean W. Burk-
halter, J. II. McClintock, J. E. Card
ner, J. ~. Franklin, ". T. Miller, A.
H Goldstein, J. H McBroOm, J. A.
Buckler, J. T. Woodson, s. NJ Russell,
Leigh Clark, Walter Scott, d. Storms.
3. Bryan. Z. s GOen, Vance Stewart.
Hunter, r. 3. Redic. c, p. Johnson, s.
Engelking, J. H. GOggin. Charles r.
LOOMS, Paul BOykin. G.. P. ArnoIs,
J. E Wharton. Wycliffe J. Bryan,
Fred c. KnOllenberg, c. " Marshall,
George z Wallace, Allen H. NIughey.