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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
Boy Skater Drowns; Nearly Kills Uncle
 Who Tried Rescue

Greenwich, Conn.,, Jan. 12-Jo11n let sloff, Jr., nine year old son of the su- perintendent of local woolen factory was drowned while skating on pond here today. He broke through the ice.
 An uncle of the lad, Julius Tetsloff, tying a rope around his waist and giv- ing the end to people on the bank to hold, started out over the ice to the boys ass stance. The ice broke un- der the uncle and he dropped into the water beside the lad.
 The little fellow grasped him and together the two sank. They were pulled out by the crowd but before aid arrived the boy, barely breathing when shore was reached, had died.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
ALIENIST FOR STATE FEARS FOR LIFE IF
 THAW IS SET FREE

New York Jan. 77.-Aftorneys, aIien- ssts ana others who nave been partici- pants m the 4zials ana insanity hear fngs Of Harry K Tha.w received the news of the commiss1onss report which decided that he is sane with conflict ing emotionHsoIne expressing pleas ure at the findings others reiter ating convictions that Thaw would be a. menace if released .sn bail. The com mission was appointed by Judge Ald- r1ch of the United States district court of New Hampshire.
 William T. Jerome. who was dis trict attorney when Thaw killed Stan ford White and who has since com tin1ied to oppose every move to have him declared sane. refused to talk.
 Dr. Austin Flint, alienist for the state in the prosecution of Thaw, de- clared that he feared for his life if the release of the prisoner was grant ed without restrictions. Thaw might De d model citizen for a. time pr. Flint said, but tempta ton Of drink and desire for revenge would lead him back into his dangerous self. He concluded his statement by saying that ssThaw is highly insane and dan gerous-'
 Expressing directly opposite view to that of Dr. Flint, pr. Britton B. Evans. superintendent of the New Jersey State Institute for the Insane, said that the commissions report con frmed his testimony given at hearings where Thaw's sanity was at stake
 pr. Russell Kieb, superintendent of Matteawan Hospital for the Criminal Insane, expressed surprise.
 ssI believe Thaw is insane," he said. < It is generally agreed now that 1shaW stands an excellent chance of beng admitted to bail by Judge Ald- rich. pending the determination of the writ of habeas corpus sued out in his behalf.
 The attitude of the court has given much opportunity to Thaw and kis lawyers concerning the outcome Cf fhe habeae corpus proceedings now pending. what effect the finding of the commission will have on Judge Aldrich's decision on the question of New York,s right to extradite Thaw is probIematica1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
THAW IS PLANNING TO
 RE-ENTER BUSINESS

Pittsburgh, Jan. 12-Roger O'Mara, trustee for the estate of Harry K Thaw. and his confidential adviser said today that while no definite plans had been formed for Thaw if he is re- leased on bail, he would probably come to Pittsburgh and go into busi- ness.
 Court action to establish Thaw' s sanity in Pennsylvania would be re- opened '' declared. OsMara- s.He has the ability to start and maintain a Tucceasful business and he will do tk"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
TRADE SCHOOL TO PLAY
 INvINCIBBE FIVE TONIGHT

The Invincibles and State Trade school basketball teams clash tonight at the Boys club. While the Tnvin- cibles have only lately organized thes arc looked to give the Trade school boys hard run for the bacon. The greatly in their playing owing to a new coach and new material ana sl fast contest is looked for. The game starts at 7.SO and members of both teams are requested to be on hand eaflw for preliminary practice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
PETER DOYLE WITHDRAWS.
 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE;

Peter Doyle, who had a desire to open a saloon in Darien, has with drawn his application. He notified the county commissioners of his in- tention after he found a strong senti- ment in Darien against his applfca- tion. The commissioners went there last week to hear a remonstrance against Doyle but had given no deci- sion in the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
Motorist Accused of
 Manslaughter; His
 Trial Postponed

Waterbury. Jan. 12-Walter shan lev. of FluteviIle, who knocked down the late Cornelius <Maloney with his automobile, did not appear i2 court today to answer the charge of man s laughter preferred against him by the coroner but it was said his case would come up Wednesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
HOUSE.
Met at noon.

Met at noon.
 Republican Leader Mann absent because of a slight illness.
 Representative Nolan, of Califor- nia, introduced a bill to pay min- imum wage of $3 a day to every federal civil service empIoye- Resumed debatee on the District of Columbia appropriation bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
ROCKVILLE BUSINESS
 MAN DIES OF SHOCK

Rockville, Conn. Jan. 12-Wiliam H. Strong, long Identified with the business interests of the city and for merly for nearly 30 years a market man, died during the night of shock.
 He leaves a widow and one son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
CLAIMS HARRY NICHOLS
 IS FATHER OF CHILD

Kathryn Baisch of this city, has brought suit against Harry Nichols of this city. alleging that he is the father of her child. Nichols has been ar rested on a body writ and is now out on $500 bonds. He was bound over to the comon pleas court by Justice w. w Bent. The action is returnable to the February term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12

Lisbon.-Six important roya1ist pris- oners, including Major Montez, Cap- ton Ferreira and Dom Vasco Bel monte, escaped from Coimbra prison, accompanied by the warders. who un- locked the gRtes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12

Hamme1s-How much does Metsler pay his late wife since she got her divorce?
 Fawcett-F'ifty dollars a wee9--20 for alimony and 80 for gratitud e. Life
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12

Three persons were killed and two others seriously injured when a plat form collapsed in the shaft of the new aqueduct in Central Park, New York.
 The finance committee Of the Chica- go city council set aside s25, ,000 in the 1914 budget to establish municipal general store for the poor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
SCHOONER IN DISTRESS

Chatham, Mass. Jan. 12-A four masted schooner anchored two miles off snorR today and signalIed for as-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12

Met at noons
 Senator Asnhurst introduced a resolution for a congressional in vestigation of the Michigan copper strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
GRAND LIST IN BRIDGEPORT
 Sn2,IS6, 7O9 Increase of $5, ,132, ,625 Over Figure of Last Fiscal
 Year LARGE INCREASE u AUTOMOBILE VALUES Dwelling Houses and Lands Represent More Than
 Half of All Values

The abstract of the grand list of taxable property for Bridgeport which has just been compiled by the as- sessors shows $112,1s6.7Os for 1913. an increase over the grand list of 1s1z of s5.1S2.625. The tax rate for 1918 will probably be 17.5 mills an fnereasa of one mill over 191z. There fs state tax this year also of mlIIs, and if the members of the board of appor- tionment decide to add it, the tax rate may be increased to 19 or 90 fni11a. If the apportionment board allows all the requisitions made by the various departments of the city City Audft0z keating has estimated that a 90 mill tax will be necessary.
 If tax of IT mills only is levied the assessors estimate that the city, revenue will be increased about SfST.- 254. About S5O,0OO of this sum com ing from the combining of the FIrss and Second tax districts into one dss- trict under the same tax rafe and about $sz254 from the natural fu- crease in taxable property.
 The net grand list for 191S w@a $1O5,9 ,9S7,S47- On that list S1,126, ,S3I was deducted by the board of relief How muci be deducted from t1s grand ltstd313 8 by the relief board can only be con5ectursd. 1t is erll- mated that there is $11,49z,d15 worth C@ Fl ORCA " AAA sDA4~h8 h8EA1DLNI NNd3lE A@ empt from taxation Thfs fncIudes property of churches, zOcfetfes. fhs United States government State ol Connecticut, Fairfield county. ceu1o- Lerles, parks. schools publie VT0rtss fire department bridges and iauHs owned by the city, Igbrmrfes, fhe csfv hall and the police and charliits building.
 Clerk Loren Defhrfees Of the board ofsasseasors began P1sepalriflz, Lhe z.r- d icf rff al Il f-r ing and remained a1 his fasfr uufu hs completed it at 3s15 this morning. The list is supposed to be ready at leaGr by January 31. This is the earlfeet time on record the list has been of- fered the board. The items follow Dwelling houses .S 51 1,STs. .455 Stores ..,--s- 1S,s61s sOH5 Mills and manufactories. 1O.645.o85 Lands 6.1O9sz Horses .--- .'ys.. 158.G50 Neat cattle ..... 2g71 Carriages .-....- -.. ..... 1B1.280 Horseless vehicles T 4E9. .z54 Time pieces ....s... 224BB Musical instruments ... z4IAg Furniture and libraries. 150-g75 Insurance and other stock 1s,z0O Railroad, city and cor
 poration bonds --.. 7z.1S0 Average amount employ
 ed in merchandise and
 trade 4,014,8l5 Investments in mechani-
 cal and manufacturing
 operations 8,z32.3ea Investments in vessels,
 steambOats and com
 merce. 81.888 Money at interest 2,5oo Money on hand, on de-
 posit or elsewhere, 60,857 All taxable property not
 specifically mentioned. 25.40C Farming utensils, etc.. 1000 Per cent. additional for
 neglect to return sworn
 list .-...-...-....- z52.as4 Gross amount, 1913. ....S11z.1se.T08 Gross amount, 1s12. ..-.. 1O7.064, ,0s4 Gross increase, 1918. ..$ 5,1gz,82s Soldiers exemption .. S239. .4G0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
A REAL THRILLER

Now Running in The Farm sTarzan of the Apes''. Dor miss it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12

Gross increase, 1913..$ B,18z,B2 Soldiers exemption S238. .4G0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
DAYS BUSINESS IN
 NATIONAL CAPITAL

Met at noon.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13

-Mother-of- Six sat in the midst oi
great pile of billowy white swiss. hum
ming lifting song when The-M Mother
of-Three ran in from across the way
for little chat
For the girls" questioned the visitor.
"Oh, no; for the boys" answered
he-Mother-of-Six with a smile
Why" said The Mother-of- Three"
what in the world do boys want with
curtains. They don't care snap for
their rooms. Now, my Jack is seldom
IN the house except to sleep. OF course
IT is different with girl. She appre-
ciates dainty things in her room. Why.
my two girls would raise the roof If
ever ! put the sort of things in their
room | put in Jacks"
And -Mother-of Three laughed,
just as if she had said something funny.
Jack is mighty good about things"
she went on to tell tell The -Mother-of-
Six. ale never says a word | brought
down broken chair out of the attic for
him only this morning, | once thought
| would get rug for his room, but his
feet are always muddy Ii would look
sight in a week tell you il doesn't
pay to put anything decent in boys
room"
The e-Mother-of-Six made no COM
ment. but her great tender eyes filled
With unbidden tears, and her lips quiy-
cred suspiciously.
Why questioned The Mother-of-
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13

black enamel. Another set to go into
gray and mulberry room has a dark
ground with 4 bird OF paradise as
decoration.
The low round cake boxes which are
also used for bOnbons. are just the thing
TO keep on the veranda table. 4 popular
design for the tops of these boxes seems
to be gay flowers and birds. Candle
sticks come in pretty shapes, from old
time plate affairs and those with wind
shields to tall, slender models. and all
are suitably decorated.
For use in the garden and on the We
randa there are the watering pots with
long spouts and high handles. tin garden
baskets and wall pockets for holding
flowers. To hang conveniently on the
veranda. ready to call the stray guest
TO meals. is a painted tin horn, the din
ner horn of years ago. highly decorated
with a gay design on a black enamel
ground.
In the painted woodenware are hearth
sets. prettily decorated to match the
bedroom or boudoir furnishings. Those
who have had the painting of the wooden
desk sets, seem to have been partial
to dark blue, green and black for a
background.
Any woman who has seen one Of the
firkin shoe boxes will long for one. They
are enameled in white and Enthusiastically
decorated with old-time flower garlands.
bouquets or quaint girls carrying flowers.
They are fitted inside with pockets made
of colored linen or canvas and will hold
several pairs of shoes or slippers.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
AN UNIQUE WAY
OF MAKING MONEY

One need only scan the situation
wanted column OF the daily papers to
md that women workers are. wandering
away from beaten tracks and trying out
their moneymaking ideas.
One finds also that because a woman
is getting along in years she does not
meekiy resign herself to the notion that
she has no earning capacity. She simply
sets her wits to work and originates a
niche for herself-one where maturity Is
the very thing that Is required.
Here is an advertisement which recent
ly appeared in a newspaper:
AN OLD FASHIONED GRAND
MOTHER wants a position to super
wise studies of school schildren. in
cluding music, Latin and reading
aloud: can also do the darning and
mending in the home.
We can all think of homes where Just
such woman Is needed-oh. SO badly
a home where either there Is no mother
|Dr one who is an invalid. unable to cope
properly with the demands of growing
brood Of school schildren.
Can't you imagine how valued an odd
fashioned grandmother would be In such
rents In garments and draw up the big
holes that will creep INTO stockings, and
hear Lessons
II would not be necessary for her to
know music and Latin. Just re simple
three Rs" - to speak
would be enough, especially II coupled
with the art Of reading aloud or telling
stories when lessons were done.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
VERANDA WORK.

While the making Of tiny French roses
for lingerie and dress purposes may
occupy considerable of woman's time,
rosette embroidery is to be a summer
veranda occupation. from all indications.
The reason for this is not hard to find.
fer the work is easily accomplished and
most beautiful when done. Every petal
in IL stands out distinctly in a very
natural-lOoking way. This effect is OBJ
tanned by having single thread so but
tonholed that 1t shapes itself into petal
form. with the appearance of being sep
arate from the other petals. Boudoir sets
are very dainty worked in this embroid-
cry.
The prettiest Of all boudoirs appear to
be those done in sort Of French knot.
which is fashioned into fowers-forget
me-nots or wee rosebuds-partly on a
runch-work background. Either a Dres-
den or A Louis XVI basket is en-
troidered in outlining basket weave
stitches 20 hold the flowers.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
PINEAPPLE MARMALADE.

AS the time to start replenishing the
preserve closet is approaching this recipe
may md favor.
Into a preserving kettle put seven
coarsely grated ripe pineapples. and the
pulp from three lemons and seven sour
oranges. rejecting the seeds. For each
pint use three-quarters of a pint of
granulated sugar and add a good pinch
of salt. Stir the mixture thoroughly
until the sugar melts. and cook slowly
until it is as thick as peach marmalade
Then remove the marmalade from the
fire and put it into jelly glasses. When
cold cover with paraffin and put on the
lids Keep in a cool, dry place if pos
sible.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
There Is Much Charm to-
The Daintily ShOd Foot

will be 1amiss. And it is difficult to see
how women can hobble about indefinite
ly on high heels and in pointed toes with
out injury to their feet
High heels and narrow toes are all
right enough for home and evening wear
BY a woman of leisure. At such times
the feet are not under much strain. But
the same shoe used Tor walking and
tramping over rough country roads or
walking and tramping about the shops
and in city streets is decidedly out OF
place. .-.
And the same shoe worn by business
women. by saleswomen who must stand
long hours on their feet and by the
very maids and cooks in the houses OF
women Of leisure-then ii is ridiculous.
Not long ago a fashionable New York
woman in Paris ordered a pair or square
toed boots-and all Paris went to its
bootmaker and ordered boots of the same
maker.
II, for some reason. square-toed boots
had been curealls for all the ills that
flesh is heir to, womankind would not
have worn them. But because they were
the choice of a woman with smart taste
they were Immediately established on
substantial basis.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13

few handfuls of sand in the bowl-shaped
bottom.
If one desires TO keep flowers that have
been cut for n longer time than usual
the following method will be found very
good. Arrange flowers as usual in an
Opaque vase that will not show the sand
Fill with water. Pour the sand in
through a funnel and shake in such
manner that it will settle carefully
around the stems of the flowers.
Lanterns of red. blue. and purple glass
can be purchased for small sum. These
are fitted in such a way that candles or
oil can be used as preferred.
II one desires to keep the morning
paper from blowing away little clothes
pin hook attached to a hook will hold it
securely. The paper boy should be in
structed to place it in the hook every
morning.
Often one does not like to leave books
on the porch. as they suffer from eN-
posure to the elements. Attractive covers
can be made CT ponSee lined with oil
cloth Little book bags are also con-
venient and affcrd protection TO both
books and magazines.
II one is sometimes forced to answer
the bell very often a Japanese bag will
save the postman the necessity OF ring
ing provided it is large enough to hold
all papers and magazines.
A wicker newspaper and magazine
rack makes it possible to have all the
latest magazines at hand on the porcn
and vet have them safe.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
Painted Tin and WOOdWare
IS Becoming Very Popular

In a certain New England town the
top floor OF an art shop has been con-
verted into a studio and here a corps
Of girls are decorating all sorts of tin
and wooden articles in gay-colored de-
signs. Some of the articles are decorat-
ed singly or in sets to match chimes.
wall papers and interior decorative
schemes
The painted tinware is perhaps newer.
or rather more recently revived. than
the painted wood, which seems just as
popular. For indoor use there are trays.
sConces. fire screens, desk sets, cake and
candy boxes, tea Caddies. book ends.
Tobacco jars and a host of other things
suited to the summer home.
Serving trays have fruit and flower
borders. One desk set showed a gray
with oId-time garden flow
ers and butterflies appearing in the deco
ration. A set of fire screens and sconces
for the living room of a Long Island
home has a gorgeous peacock done on
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
SUGGESTIONS FOR
PORCH COMFORT
There Are Many Small Ways Of
Avoiding Inconvenience of
the Veranda.

While living on the porch is very
p!easurable experience. it is accompanied
with varied inconvenences, some of
which can, with proper management, be
avoided.
1t is almost Impossible TO keep the tea
and table covers from blowing away un-
less one tacks weights about the edges,
as one weights a skirt or jacket. sewing
the weights in the hens and fastening
them in the corners.
Flower vases often topple over when
swayed by the wind. This can he avoid
ed by partially filing them with sand
or by placing them in a jaruiniere or
vase that has been filled with sand.
Japanese lanterns add much t. the at
iractlveness OF the porch. especially if
one desires to give it a festive appear
ance. To prevent ther swaying and to
keep them from catching fire place
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
CANADIAN PUDDING.

Make sauce of quart sliced apples. 1-S
cup sugar. 1-3 cup water. little nutmeg;
stew gently, then pour into >buttered pud-
ding dish and pour over it the following
batter: One pint flour, 1 egg, salt, l cup
spoon melted butter. teaspoon cream Of
tartar, 1-2 teaspoon soda; bake in a mod
crate oven; serve with the following
sauce: One-half pint boiling wster, IL
teaspoon salt. l tablespoon cornstarch.
teaspoon of butter: soak this till it thick
ems, then cool before adding 1 cup sugar
beaten with yolks Of eggs. Lastly, whip
In stiffiy, beaten whites of eggs.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13

Did yeu ever notice the dainty foot of
an elderly woman who had never worn
shoes that were deforming?
Perhaps she had worn heels as high
and toes as tight as her sisters had
worn, but at all events her feet did not
show the results of these shoes. so 1t
Is fair to suppose she had not worn them.
Once in a while one notices woman
with really beautiful feet. And then
one is reminded of these words OF
Goethe:
"A pretty foot is not only a continu-
Gus JOY, but it is the one element of
beauty that defies the assaults of time"
Goethe. of course, was speaking only
Of physical beauty-not beauties Of mind.
which may increase with age. And
Goethe was right; the well-cared-for foot
does defy the assaults. of time.
Given a soft. dainty shoe. soft silky
stocking and the old foot is quite as at
q active as the young foot
That is. the ideal old foot. But one
wonders whether the present regime of
high heels ana narrow toes is not 60
ing to produce some very ugly feet
With big ankle bones and exaggerated
Joints.
II they do. Goethe's pat little remark
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
To Look and Feel
Bright in HotWeather

This is the season when she who would
have a liIy-white complexion should turn
her thoughts to mercolized wax. the firm
friend of the summer girl. Nothing SO
effectuaIly overcomes the soiling effects
of sun, wind dust and dirt. The wax lit
orally absorbs the scorched, discolored.
freckled. withered or coarsened cuticle.
soft and girlishly beautiful. 1t also un-
clogs the pores, removing blackheads and
Increasing the skins breathing capacity.
An ounce of mercolized wax, obtainable
at anv drug store applied nightly like
cold cream, and washed OF mornings.
will gradually improve the worst COM
plexion.
When depressed by the heat and you
want to freshen up for the afternoon or
evening. bathe the face in lotion made
by dissoHing an ounce OF powdered sax
find this porc refreshing than an 6ou1s
rest. 1t Isl fine for smoothing out Wrh-
kles, evenSthe deeper onea--Ao&n-z.-S
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
THE HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE
ROAD.

There are hermit sonls that live withdrawn
In the PLACE Of their seif-oontert:
There souls like stars that dwell apart
In fellowless armament:
There are pioneer souls that blaze their paths.
Where highways never Tsn-
But let me live BY the side Of the road
And be a friend 10 man.
Let me live in house by the side Of the road.
Where the race Of men 90 by
The men who are good and the men who are bad,
A, good and lad as !.
! would no, sit in the scotner's seat
Or hul the G. MICS han
LIT me i've in house BY the side Of the rosf
And be friend to man.
] ssc from my huiIse hy the side Of the road.
b. the side Of the highway Of life.
The mcn who press with the ard0r of hope
The men who are faint with the strife;
But ! turn not away from their Snics nor tears,
Both PARTS Of an infinite Tlan:
Let live in my hOnse by the side OF the road
And be friend 10 man.
Sam Walter FoSs.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
oLD.FASHIoNED CRoSs-sTITCH.

Many a woman finds relief from mental
strain as well as actual enjoyment in
knitting and other forms of fancy work.
Mile. Pavlowa. the famous Russian
dancer, loves the old-fashioned worsted
work of our grandmothers and she is
busily engaged behind the scenes and at
every unoccupied minute making strips
for o wonderful carpet she is making for
a childhood frif nd in st. Petersburg She
works out wouherful cross-stitch lesigns