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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
COURT WILL SETTLE
 GENIUS FINANCES

That a genius is not always a. good business man is again proved in a voluntary petition in bankruptcy which Leander B. Whipp1e of Green wich, metaphysieian, teacher and author, filed in the United States court yesterday. The petition shows that MT. whipp1e has been interested in experiments in electricity and that he has also, been of a somewhat specu- lative turn of mind
 The unsecured claims amount to s17.557.21. They represent bills for electricity, wood and coal. amounts due carpenter. plumber and grocer The largest is SLIPS which, it is said, is owed Mrs. Elizabeth F. Stephenson of Greenwich for salary due August 21.
 MT. WhippIe says in the petition that he is possessed of no personal property other than his wearing ap- parel, which does not exceed a value of $50. Debts due him he estimates at S7,266.S2. This is for the most part in stock of the Metaphysical Pub fishing Company and the Jupiter Gold Mining Company and in the column opposite the list of stocks which he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
COMMERCE. BODY ASKS
 AID FOR EXPORTERS

New York, Aug. 1s-The special com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce on problems of shipments during the European war held ameeting yesterday and adopted resolutions recommend ing the amendment of the Federal Reserve act so as to permit of the import and domestic commercial transactions to the extent of the full amount of the capital and surplus of any member bank without modifying the further restrictions as to the amount of acceptances by individual banks
 The committee also recommended action by Congress for the amendment of the law regarding denominations of gold reserves. The committee favors limiting the size of gold certificates 10 $500, and not issuing gold certificates for less than that sum-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
U. s. PARCEL POST IS BLAMED FOR
 NEWS DISCHARGE

New York, Aug. 1s--Beeause of heavy losses through the competition of the parcel post, an alleged insufn- cient margin of profit on account of the schedules placed in effect last win ter by the Interstate Commerce Cont mission and the falling off in business due to the war, the American Express Company and other express com panies have laid off employees in New Y ork and other cities,
 The effect of the war has not as yet been determined, but even before hostilities began the express com panies were not-fn-a strong position to face further loss in business. Dur ing the ten months of the fiscal year ending last April the eleven largest American companies. two of which operate in Canada as well as in the United States, had an aggregate net income from operation amounting to only S62s,437; whereas during the ten months of the preceding fiscal year their net income aggregated $4,231,- 465.
 The loss, more than 85 per cant. was exceeded in percentage during April, when it ran to more than 89 per cent,
 How much of the loss is due to slackness of business not connected with parcel post rates or orders of the Interstate Commerce Comnis- sion it has been impossible to esti- mate accurately. but it is assumed that at least $2,000.0O0 of the loss is due to parcel post competition Tn view of this situation, the express companies have been forced to the greatest economy, and there were. re- vived reports yesterday of further consolidation in order to reduce ex- penses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
HLOYDS INSURANCE IS
 REPLACED IN NEW YORK

New York. Aug. 1s-one of the significant features of the local fire insurance business is the efforts which are being made by brokers in New York to replace in regularly ad- rnitted companies business in all parts of the United States placed with LloydS, London.
 In addition to Business which has been placed at reduced rates there is also much surplus line business p1ac- ed after the local market had been exhausted. There is no doubt as to the ultimate ability of the underwrit- CTS at Lloyds to pay losses, but prop erty owners with large lines are not feeling comfortable over the risk in- Volyed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
HARTFORD AUT0lST WHOSE CAR INJURED
 BOY IS FINED SD.
Fairfield Witnesses Say He. Passed Car at 15 Miles An Canoe Club Formed at Beach.

r,,xz,. T,.<.t,r 7wakenran in Fairfield town court last night lined James A. Elytf1 of Hartford. $10 and costs on the charge of reckless driving Elyth was arrested last Saturday aI.ernoo1. as Nn5ll l'5l he ran down IS year old John Sotaski. e9 I,enox Heights. who had allghted, from q car at Barkers corner.
 Witnesses testified that. as Fiyth epproached the standing car. he was cunning about 30 miles per hour, but .I,a.f- .z.t- 1Ss,en he arrived at the point where the car was standing, he had szIaekened down to about 15 miles. So- taalxf had been sitting in the front seat of the car, and, as the car stop ped, he started for the side of the road He was struck by the machine driven by Elyth and hurled to the uave4nenf He received many painful injuries about the legs. as well as to his head
 wg4enesses testified that Efytn did not { svem Co have perfect control or the anachfnA at tine time as, his car con tinued nearly 10 feet before stopping. Civil action will be taken against Elyth by relatives of the boy.
 xno1IEY CRASH
 INJIERFcS AOTORhnAN
 william Harrington, naotorrnan, re- cedxod a badly .-SSazred leg, when his brakes refused to Werk, and the trof- ] ley car he ran crashed into 2 trailer E on the Sl11S16 detzA s1e tAlS SA1s11 P Cd1f 2 about 100 feet west of the Ash Creek ] bridge.
 The car Harrington was running was a tripper, and, as he left the double track to ff1e single. he increased his speed. He did not see the work train with a number of trailers attached un- til he rounded the sharp curve west of the bridge He made an ineffectua1 attempt to apply the brakes, and when he saw that g crash was inevitable, he attempted to jump into the car. He fell just as the trolley crashed into the Last trailer, and his leg was badly eashed, and the muscles torn, when 1t was caught in the wreckage La borers employed on the road bed ex- him to Ash Creek from where he was transported to Bridgeport hospital.
 Those working on the road bed at the controI1er when he saw col first it was thought he would leap from the car All blame the brakes for the accident. as they saw liar were no passengers on the car at the time and the conductor escaped with 3 shaking up The front end of the trolley car was badly damaged. as was the end of the trailer.
 gerous at this point. and passengers on trolley cars have wondered why there has been no accident as yet, be- cause work trains are allowed to gc on the singIe track, and approachina
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

of the branches of the company's ac- tivities is the manufacture of solder, which it sells in large quantities to can companies. The advance of price Of tin found the National Lead company well stocked, and the com spany has so far been able to meet all demands from it's customers
 England imports about 12, 900 tons Of white lead per annum from Ger duration, an important new market will be opened for the National Lead Company. The company's officers Aare giving the most careful study to the worlds trade situation as altered by the outbreak of hostilitieS abroad, and it is stated that every advantage will be taken to- develop Opportuni- ties as they present themselves.
 The Cotton Exchange creditors Committee formed to devise plans to straighten out the affairs of S. H. F. sPe1I & Co., recommends that credi- tors of the firm relinquish- -50 per. cent of their claims, agree to a discharge from bankruptcy, and form a stock company for the liquidation of assets. the proceeds to be distributed pro rata in instalments as the affairs of the company can be wound up. Their plan further provides that the re- mainder of the unliquidated cotton
  proximately 75,000 bales, be taken over by the creditors at an agreed settlement price to be based on the average price at which 126,000 bales were Hquidated after the announce- ment of the failure on August i.
 Adoption of these plans would re- duce the liabilities of Pell & Go. to approximately $2,259. 900, $1,750,0 ,0o0 of which would be owed to members of the Cotton Exchange; $35s,oo0 to Stock Exchange firms, and $150.0OO to foreign houses. The suggestions of the committee have not been receiv- ed with much favor among the credi tors and it is doubtful if they will be assented to.s4
 Chesapeake & Ohio directors are scheduled to meet for dividend action late this week, and it would cause nc great surprise if the dividend were reduced from the present 1 per cent quarterly rate. On August 1, the first quarterly insta1ment of $5O0,00O was paid under the note sale agreement which provided that so much per year should be set aside for improvement out of earnings before dividends could be declared. The rate of dividend tc be declared lies wholly within the discretion of the directors. If they 1 decide that, in view of the present situation, it will be wiser to conserve resources, naturally reduction woule be ordered The chances seem to ia. vor this decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
EMERGENCY CURRENCY.
 BARRED TO STATE BANKS


 Washington. Aug. 1s-In spite of the fact that the recent legislation amending the Federal reserve act and the A1drtch- -Vreeland currency act provided that state banks that come into the Federal Reserve As sociation within a limited time may be permitted to issue emergency cur rency, treasury officers admitted that there will be no issues by state banks.
 First of all, the tax of 10 per cent on the issues of state banks, which was passed after the Civil War by Congress for the purpose of prohibit ing these issues by taxation and which was upheld by the Suprem5 5 Court as a valid exercise of the tax ing power of the government, has not been repealed.
 Furthermore, there is no provision made to accommodate the state bank CTS even if they were disposed to put out issues and pay the 10 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST
 USE OF SACCHARIN

New York, Aug. 1s-Higher prices for sugar have prompted pr. s. $. Gold water, commissioner of health. to issue a department of health bulletin warn ing the public against the use of food stuffs in which saccharin has been substituted for cane sugar. The health commissioner sets forth that the Rem sen board of the, 6FederaD depart ment of agriculture has pronounced against saecharin and that the sant- tary code forbids it's use in foods sold in this city. pr. Goldwater said yes terday.
 s.The saccharin interests are planning to foist their products on the New York consumer They are quoted as saying that a test case will be carried,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

if necessary. to the highest court Of the land. In the face of this challenge to public health and honesty, the peo- pie of New York city should take a positive stand and assist the depart ment Of health of New York city in. it's fight for pure and honest food The department needs the support and be- lieves the people will give it.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
} STEPNE

Mrs Clarence Powell and son Richard of Bridgeport, have bee guests at the home of Charles Powell
 Miss Mabel Purdy= of Brooklyn hs. been entertaiHed at the home of he sister Mrs Morris French.
 Miss Grace Osborne and Miss EIst Davis enjoyed 9 sail to Port J Jefferson on last Friday.
 Charles Nichols has been in poo health for the past week.
 Herbert Marra9 of New York spending a two weeks vacation at tn home of Mrs. Emily D. L,eaIenwortE-
 Rev. F. William Poten will enjoy two weeks vacation soon. MT, Potef has been in poor health for a fe1 weeks past and it is hoped he will in prove during his vacation.
 Miss Olive Corning has been th guest of friends in Sandy Hook.
 Circulars have been placed in th village store concerning the origins play. The Powder Mark which vii be enacted in the Monroe Town hae on the evenings of Aug. 21 and 2s Much interest is being shown over th play as it is not only written by locs talent, but also played by locs amateurs.
 Mrs. Georgel Edwards was the gues last week by her sister, Mrs. Char1e Ensign in Trumbuss.
 Miss Edith FaiEchild of New F Or was an over Sunday guest of friend in this place.
 Mrs stephen B. Hayes returne Sunday after spending a few days the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Osoa Plumb in Nichols.
 Miss Carolyn Osborne has been tn guest of friends in Danbury and Ne Milford recently.
 Mrs. Seymour Hubbell and daugt fer. of Nahgatuck were guests la week at the home of Perry zHubbei the guest of her sister, Mrs. Geora CIingan for several weeks has return ed to her home in Pittsburgh, Pa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
People And
 Their Doinqs

Edward Dargan, Frank Curran, Eds ward Donahue. Lawrence Molloy. Pet CT Clark and Rev. Thomas J. MoIloy have returned from a 10 days vaca- tioh spent at Dalton, Mass.
 Miss May Sophia HalI returned yes terday from a visit of several weeks to Yonkers, New York and New Ro- cvhelle where she has been teaching the new dances in a number of large hotels.
 Miss Lillian Sullivan of 1925 Park avenue and the Misses Esstelle and Anna Hamilton of 95 Harral avenue Beechwood avenue, are stopping at the Hotel Berkshire in Idtchleld for the coming two weeks.
 The mem bers of the Nature Study class of the Art League have been in vfted to go to the home of Mrs. H. Nj. Booth in Stratford tomorrow, to study matched from the eggs procured by Mrs. Booth at the State Game Re- serve when the ladies visited there some time ago. The members may go at any time and several are plan ming to bring their luncheon and re- main all day a tMrS. Booths delight full country home.
 Mrs. Harriet B. Torrey of I174 Fair Ield avenue who fell some time ago and injured her hip and has since been confined at the Bridgeport hos pita1 because of her advanced age, is not recovering as was expected and her condition is giving her friends much concern Mrs. Torrey is the fo sraf Fro1- the artist, and is the widow of Joseph Torrey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

owns. MT. Whipple has estimated the value as worthless He has two in surance policies representing value of S1,O43.
 The summary puts the total debts at $21.731.72. with assets of ST. 474.99.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

e Mrs c. A. Moody of Milwaukg saved the lives Of an aged couple a~ a fire in Abilene Kan, D years asf She just learned that she is to receiV s14oO0 under a. will filed in Los An geles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

A patriotic Slav taking target prac- tice at Grand Rapids. Mich, broke several windows in neighbors' houses. He will now show patriotism to the country for 30 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

A friend of Frank weston. a dru@ f1end in prison in New York. sent flir pair of suspenders by parcel pos When the warden examined them = package containing cocaine fell fror under a buckle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

Carl S. vroonan of Tlipo7s took tn oath of oface as assistant secretary agriculture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

August I2, 1914. Estate of Frederick se1tenre late of the town of sBridgepoze, 5s District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dig tFict of Bridgeport, hath 1irnited an allowed six months from the dat hereof for Creditors of said Estate is exhibit their claims for settlemen Those wflo neglect to present the accounts. properly attested. witl4 said time. will be debarred a recoY cry. All persons indebted to sazd El tate are requested to make tmmed ate payment to
 AUGUST c. BAKER,
 Administrator. L L1sss F. O. AddrS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

STATE UE CONNECTICUT. PROBATE COURT.
The evening world., 1914-04-02
Thin Folks Who
Would Be Fat
Increase in Weight Ten Psupds o. Mere
BY c. M. Payne
BY Wis

ia certainly give most anything -
be able TO fat up . few pounds and stay
that way" declares every excessively thin
man or woman. Such result 10 not Tn
possible. despite past failures. Thin peovss
are victims OF NAL nutrition. Q condition
which prevents the fatty slsmsnts ot feed
being taken w by the blood ~ they are
whom the powers OF nutrition ere normal.
Instead Of settins, Into the Sleod. sll ~
The intes,ines until they psss from tie
0'rs ~ Correct shis eond,tisu go 70 pro
ducs . healthy. normal awSupt Of ist
turs has denied them, This can best b
AccoS~ Wished by eAtinG . oArGol tablS8
-nAnalion OF six Of the. most SNSctivs
..e1nents known to the medical profsssion,
faksn with meals. II mixss WITH the food
:. twrn the sussr. and stsrchse into rich,
,H2i 1U9r,.hm%snt I, for the tissues sea slseS
p"r,ea @ gain" o. from ten !" s.s".y- ~. ~
'if-saSsnt iet is action h psffscilS nss.
.oa sy rsoa si'Ss Ssss: rs'' .a
s, ssish, P iner.s:s sr sri none, k.sg ''
Note-While sarGol has producsd re-
orders, II should not. owing 70 It's ro,
mari able flesh producing effect. be uss1
by those who are not willing to tnorssss
their wcisht ten pounds or More.-Advt.
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any chance she did make q little mis-
take when guests were present. This
same opinion Of her forbearing hus-
band might have continued indefinite =
ly had she not inadvertently made use
Of bit Of slang.
Noticing that Harry was trife
half over she exclaimed gayly: "Checr
up. Harry. the worst IL yet to come"
Her husband glanced up quickly.
ond with q despairing glance in
Quircd: What! have you made G
pie s'-Ladies' Home Journal.
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hotbeds at intervals over the floor.
Cucumber frames they are some
times called; and az we dance We
will step through the glass and sash
of these. Society will rave over II;
new music will be written for IT."
Hadn't we better have stovepipe
trousers to protect US from the
broken glass;" asked Mr.. Jarr.
LEG NUNS will do az WE'LL" replied
the Great Plantagenet. Let us 20
on with our first lesson In the Wild
duck Waddle.'"
'Wait!' 'Wait!" cried old Mr.. Smith.
who was wheeled In on an invalid
chair at this moment. Get my dan
cling crutches, Walker" (this to his
valet). II must learn all the new
steps,"
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man 10 married whom his wife isn't
aroundf Look at my husband. I tell
him know he carries on dreadfully
whom am not with him to watch
him."
This was true enough. and every
time she told tho creaky old valetu-
dtnarian that he was q dreadful Don
Juan when not watched. the dodder-
ing old man was DO elated that he
signed his name to . blank check
and let her MI II out a. she liked.
Irene Cackleberry. who was delay
Ing the party. camo out Of her boud-
OR with q renewed complexion. and
that reminded Mrs. Mudridge- Smith
and Mrs. Jarr that they too must
put . different face on tho matter.
50 to speak; and after they had
Irene Cackleberry had to DO hers oil
over. Hence. when they all arrived
at Clara Mudridge- Smiths ornate
apartments In the Highcosta Arms,
tho Great Plantagenet had been walt
Ing an hour.
Tho Great Plantasene, did not
care. evidently. The Great PlantaG-
enet proved to be none other than
MIR. Michael Angelo Dinkston. MINI
eoEraphist. or Instructor In the Sign
Language: Efficiency Engineer and
Long Distance Champion OF tho Eng
lish Language. But II was In the
air that his past was to be ignored,
and a. the Great Plantagenet. ex-
ponent OF the modern dance. he was
solemnly introduced to Mr.. Jarr.
II trust you are feeling we'll. Pro-
fessor7" said Mrs. Mudridse- Smith.
II am feeling quite well. thank you.
replied Mr.. Dinkston. alias the Great
tlantagenst. II am advised by my
physician to keep the throat constant.
ly moist. Ignoring this admonition
last evening ! had . high tempera.
ture and suffered from hectic hallu.
cinat1ons. However. while 90 OBJ.
sessed. several new steps occurred e
me: one. which will call the Break.
bone Shake will now proceed L
elucidate."
That's what admire about tn,
Great Planta&snet!" whispered Mrs
AudItdse Smith. He has Q new steI
every day. His pupils drive all tn,
other dancers Wild with envy"
They can emulate but never eQua
mol" remarked Mr.. Dinkston, over
hearing this. II appreciate your com
mendation. You remember tho f,iro
caused In all the terpsichorean cen
tres last week when ! first promul
gated tho Somnambuiist's Slide.
That step. ] oonfes., - . plastic rhap
sody. conceived Il while walking Il
my sleel on . root top and havinl
10 fhu through . skyhSht Thls Il
turn gavs me another toea TOR . nsv
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step that l call-what shall l call it?"
Ns he unused ali listened with q
polite degree Of attention--for was he
not the Great Plantagenet whom the
great OF earth paid $50 each for half
hour lessons. and when his fixed and
tneXorable prices wero upt met h,
would teach for whatever he could
get?
Yes, II could be called the Sky
light Skip" said Mr.. Dinkston. but
no! All. have an idea! II would
b almost beyond the question to rig
W skylights In Q dance room fioor-J
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except, OF course. by our wealthiest
society people to whom expense In
such matters Is hut a mere baga-
telle-but the Hotbed Hop why,
that would be easy r,y any body!"
I'm sure you need not hesitate At
the cost" ventured Mrs. Clara Mud
ridge Smith. when one has large
means and an assured social position.
what does q few paltry dollars
matter?"
.Ahi rs5oice . Asss yes - w. :
Eor carpenters ana siAssars aAA Saass
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Unsympahetic.

ssXV/ILLIE." whispered auntie
w In the street car. why
don't you get UP and give
your seat to your father? Doesn't It
pain you to see him reaching for the
strap"
mot In car" responded the
youngster, settling back comfortably
in his seat.-People's Home Joura~
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Slang Was Unfortunate.

.HE bride was overwhelmingly
pleased with the progress she
was making in cooking. aud
hubby was always 30 encouraging
and 30 kind In making excuses II by
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5$&R A
BY @owGMe@ e@apG@0O& ~

unless he can gst u an hour each?'
asked Mr.. Jarr.
Mrs. Jarr gave him . look. After
bringing an insurance agent TO this
house. and him . married man. to
try to sell u accident policies. after
your saying he was an eligible young
man. coming to sec Irene Cacklebcrry.
! think It 10 your place to b. silent!''
said Mrs.. Jarr.
How did I know he was married p
grumbled Mr.. Jarr.
Now don't scold poor Mr.. Jarr."
said that angel Of mercy. Clara Mud
ridge Smith. How can one tell any
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-27

Mrs. Helen M. Angel, the wealthy
widow of Stamford, Conn.,, outside
whose apartment City Chamberlain
Waldo R. BaIIou was found dead with
his head crushed in, is suffering a
nervous collapse as the result of her
arrest, accused with the crime, and
was released from Jail pending trial.
The police have found an a-pound
fIatiron with what others believe are
blood spots on it and are trying to
connect this with the crime.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-27
DEDICATE TABLET

A memorial tablet for Louis Callan,
president of the Clothing Cutters
Local No. 81, who died five years ago,
will be dedicated Sunday after 2 D.
m. at B'Nai Abram Cemetery