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The Detroit times., 1914-12-31
ans MoNErs WORTH.

HIS MONEYS WORTH.
Hearing that Prof. I. L. Henry.
renowned efficiency authority,
was In the city, the Metropolitan
society appointed COMMITTEES to
wait upon the professor and get
him to stay over and make .
little talk TO the boys at their
regular weekly meeting that even
ing.
The professor stated that he
would have TO make his usual
charge Of 500 per efficiency talk,
and the committee immediately
got busy raising the money
through individual subscriptions
Of IS solicited from the members
over the phone.
There remained SIS 20 be raised
when Bill Hislop was called up.
"Put me down for the whole
$751; said Bill. "a heard him talk
once In Boston, and would soon
err pay the hundred than TO have
the society miss this opportunity"
The professor was greeted by a
large and enthusiastic audience,
the Metropolitan society turning
out almost TO a man. and provld-
ING the professor with mixture
Of listeners for nearly every form
Of activity going to make UP q
city Is represented In the society.
Along down toward the end OF
his remarks on efficiency, the
professor said he would suggest
q New Years resolution to be
taken by the members OF the so
city individually, which resolution
was that II 10 20 the advantage Of
every man and his efficiency to
live within hls means.
"One Of our national curses"
said the professor, els credit TO
the man who finds II hard 60 live
within his income. " this man
were to take himself In hand and
pay cash for everything 40 he
goes along, he would find him
self greatly benefited In the
course Of year"
The professor proposed that the
members file forward at the close
Of his remarks. sign a pledge that
In future they would pay cash,
make their wives pay cash, and
get other signers TO the petition.
Whereupon Bill Hisicp, who
had cut In with $35 for the
speech, was seen TO rise abruptly
In hls seat with a sneer upon his
face, adjust HE hat and move
rapidly out Of the hall.
After the speech the professor
remarked 20 orson Quinn, chair
man OF the meeting:
"Misht I ask for enlightenment
on the case OF the man whom
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31
A LeadIna ouestfon.

A Leading question.
What did they say to your" asked
little Harry's mother, after his first
visit TO the new Sunday school.
"The teacher said she was glad to
see me there"
yes"
"And she said she hoped would
come every Sunday"
And was that all she saidT
mo. she asked me if our family
belonged TO that abomination. Chi
cago Record Herald.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31

Now that President Jere Hutchins
has invoked the scriptures In defense
OF the ID. u. R., we ourselves sug-
gest selection from Gospel Hymns
for the man hanging to strap:
Other refuge have l none.
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee"
Chicago will establish zones OF quiet
around hospitals. II probably having
been decided impraeticable to re-
move the hospitals to New York.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31
Not PiecemeaI.I

Not PiecemeaI.I
A gentleman once askd
where he was born.
"In TEXAS. sir" said
What part?"
why. all Of met
Go.carts Retired
SURE TE
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31

MEN OF brains nve longer thar
others. they. say"
well, n you look at II that way
I don't wonder you're feeling de
spondent."--New York World.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31

A Feature Story.
The Office boy weighs 80 pounds,
And yet he isn't meek;
His face is sharp and thin, but
POUNDS,
He has world of cheek.
New York Mail.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31
serxsd Him Rlnht

Served Him Right.
did the play have happy end
|ing?"
"You bet It did, Someone in the
gallery hit the villain square In the
face with tomato.'--Houston Post.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31

One OF the effects OF volcano erup-
ton which has peculiar economic
Significance at this time Is the de-
struction of fields OF giant kelp or
seaweed OF the Pacific coast by the
pumice dust coming from the Katmai
volcano of southwestern Alaska. The
giant kelp Is the seaweed from which
scientists believe a large domestic
supply of potash can be produced TO
meet the fertilizer needs OF the farms
or the United States. and report OF
the destruction of this seaweed by
the Alaska volcano has attracted con-
siderable attention for this reason.
According TO investigators of the
United States department or agricul-
ture, It is fortunate that the volcano
Is located on the Alaskan coast, and
NOT In one Of the Pacific coast states.
Alaska seaweed which has been de.
stroyed by the pumice from the vol.
cano covers large fields, but, OF
course. does not extend as far south
as the state OF Washington. The kelp
in the waters Of the Puget sound
region and off the coast OF California
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31

What It's All About.
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n US6IA
A USTRIA
b ELGIUM
r RANCE
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s ERvIA
T URKEY
Grand Rapids Press.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31
RAYMOND w. PULLMAN.
Times Washington Bureau. No. 70.
Hefropoittdn Bank BUILDING.

| WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-An anus
Ing feature OF the situation confront
Ing the users of foreign chemical
products. which have advanced In
price by leaps and bounds since the
beginning OF the European war, Is the
number OF letters which have been
mailed into the United States bureau
OF chemistry Seeking advice on the
kind or kinds OF artificial food pre-
seryative which may be used in the
place OF benezoate OF soda. Although
the use OF limited quantities of this
preservatiye may be used. IL stamped
upon the label. the governments In
vestigation of the use OF the product
has caused so much controversy that
! most food manufacturers were
thought TO have abandoned its use
by this time.
That there are still considerable
number OF manufacturers who use
bensoate as an artificial preservative
! OF food Is indicated by the number
OF manufacturers who have asked the
advice of the governments chemical
experts for possible substitutes for
the chemical. which is largely i'm
ported from Germany. The govern.
ment is not encouraging the use OF
| this chemical or any other artificial
preservative which has met the oppo-
sition OF so many pure food experts,
and Chief Chemist Carl L. Alsberg
answers all the persons requesting
suggestions on possible substitutes Ia
the effect that the government is not
In the business OF telling manufac-
turers what kind OF artificial preser-
natives they should use. Or. Alsberg
believes that by the proper prepare
ton OF food most products may be
prepared without the use OF any arti
fetal preservatiyes.
| The fight against benzoate of soda
was one OF the stirring Incidents OF
DR.. Harvey Wiley's administration OF
the bureau OF chemistry. DR.. Wiley
was opposed by the Remsen board IN
!, his stand against benzoate, but the
trend of public opinion was against
the use of the chemical and largely
for this reason practical manuiac
turers OF the better class or 1000
products have dropped the use OF TINS
artificial preservatiye. Leading chem
lists OF the country still diner on
whether or not limited quantities OF
benzoate OF soda are injurious TO the
health and most manufacturers De
llieye that where there Is a question
OF this kind between experts that III
order TO hold their business 1t Is best
to give the public the benefit of the
doubt. Knowing of this feeling ex
perts in the United States bureau OF
! chemistry were somewhat surprised
20 learn that a number of manufac
/ turers are still clinging to the use OF
benzoate, which has advanced II
price. and for which substitutes are
now sought. Most of the benzoate
coming to this country is imported
from Germany as one of the chemicals
made from "toluene" or "toluol" one
of the coal tar products.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-31

Elusive Dimensions.
with no apologies TO the 5th.)
The long green.
The short sermon.
The wide skirt.
The narrow path.
The high stakes.
The low hole.
The lean meat.
The fat check. Judge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
FORMER BRIDGEPORT MAN IS ACCUSED BY
 POSTAL OFFICIALS

Hartford. Jan. ..14-JoTn A. Jewell. alias w H. Johnson. formerly of Bridgeport, was arrested in Lansing, Mich. Thursday. and was brought to Hartford. Tuesday night by Deputy United States Marshal Lyon, of De- troit, and turned over to Deputy Unit ed States Marshal Timothy E. flaw ley in this. state. Jewell is at pres ent confined at the local police sta- tion and will be taken before Judge Thomas in the federal court for trial. { ii.,sss
 Jewell and his wife, Addie Jewell. are charged with using the mails in a, scheme to lefraud. The govern nent's claim is that the souple placed advertisements in newspapers to the effect that. Mrs. Gertrude Morgan, a widow, with child, would act as housekeeper in return for a home dur ing the winter.
 It is claimed by the government that there is no intention of giving the service but the scheme was to get money for expenses The woman has g long string of aliases. She is sup posed to be somewhere in the vic.n- fty of Boston al present.
 The indictment against the Jewels was found by the federal grand jury some weeks ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
LADIES' AUXILIARY A. Q. H. INSTALL
 NEW OFFICERS


 There was a gooddy attendance of the Ladies Auxiliary A. o. H.. No. 50. Monday evening, when officers for the ensuing year were installed Coun- try president, Mrs, Alice McKenna of Danbury was the installing officer, as sisted by VicerCounty President Mrs. Mary, Smith. The officers installed were: President. Mrs. Katherine Whaley; vice. president, Mrs. Ellen Clark recording secretary. Miss Jean cite Reh: financial secretary, Miss Bessie Muadoon; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Cotter: mistress-at- arms Miss n4.sie Reh: sentinel, Miss Belle Langham-
 ner; outside sentinel, Miss Katherine sHanley; pianist, Miss Susie Whaley.
 The auxiliary entertained as it's guest, state president, Mrs. K. E. Foley, of New Haven. After the in stallation social session was enjoyed and refreshments were served at which MT. E. J. Coffin of New Haven, vice president of the New Haven coun- ty board, spoke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
AbsOIVss John I. King From
 Faint Of Lobby
Says He Expects Mr. Kings Aid In Driving Money Chang CTS Out of G. o. P.
 Temple.

Former Senator Stiles Judson Of stratford. who has expressed his in- tention of devoting his efforts to rid ding the Republican party of tlais state of it's Hobby leaders gave an interview to the Bridgeport Telegram the other day in which among the names mentioned as those he deemed undesirable in connection with Re- publican Leadership was that of John T. King.
 In the same publication today ,ta printed the subjoined communication signed by AEr. Judson which is self explanatory:
 ITO the Editor:-In the publication of the article regarding the Republi- can party did not intend to associate the name of John 1T. King with those who are in the lobby and have dis organized the party. Mir. King has long severed his relations with those I referred to. I believe MT King De- lieves in pure conditions in our state politics, and I would not be surprised if MT. King with his present views identifies himself with a movement to rescue the party from the present de~ ploraible conditions.
 T would make another correction. I do not think that the movement will be started until about six weeks before the date that may be fixed for the state convention. and it will then be carried on with vigor.
 STILES HUDSON"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
GRANGE LECTURER
 AGAINST NEW LAW

Hartford, Jan. 1.-The second days meeting of the 29th annual session of the State Grange began at Foot Guard hall at a. m. It. afforded the last opportunity for the introduc- ton of new business.
 A resolution advocating that the law be enacted making instruction in agri-' culture compulsory in grades and 8 of public schools. of Woodstock. pre- scented resolution protesting against the rate Of $9.9O per year as the min imum rate for farmers protection by insurance companies under the com pensation act
 State Lecturer Frank E. Blakeman, after reading his annual report, pre- scented resolution expressing disap- proval of the comp pepsation act and recommending radical amendment at the next session of the general as- senbiy. These resolutions were re- ferred to the, proper committees. At the session this afternoon the Rev. P. A. Sumner; of Milford. deliv- cred an address on ssThe Place Of the Church in the Rural Community and Mrs. George F. Ladd spoke on 'sThe Country Home.'' There was an ex- eInplihcation of the first degree by the degree team of Burritt Grange. Only five of the dozen or more off cers were chosen today, the further election being postponed to this even ing Those elected are:
 Master, J. Arthur Sherwood, Long Hill; overseer, Charles T. Davis, Mid dletown; lecturer, Frank E. Blake man, Stratford; steward, Walter s. Hine, Derby; assistant steward, Frank M. Candee, Naugatuck-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
Physician Says Miss
 Granfeld Badly Hurt
 Tn Trolley Accident

Testimony to show that Julia Gram furek1 in a trolley. accident was offered this morning, in the superior court when Miss Granflefd's $10,ooo suit against the Connecficut co. had a hearing before Judge Curtis and a jury. Dr. c. e. Godfrey declared Miss Granfeld would never. fully recover from the effects of the accident. Her sister. Ruth Granf5eld, also testified that her sister was badly hurt.
 The Connecticut Go seeks to show that Miss GranfieId was nsat in good health before the accident and is not now in such bad condition as she all leges. Miss Granfeid declares she was thrown out and seriously injured when a trolley car on which she was a pas senger, collided with an automobile in Woodmont in July, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
IS YOUR CHILD'S
 TONGUE COATED?
If cross, feverish, constipated give California Syrup
 of Figs

Look at the tongue. mother! If coated, it is a sure sign that your lit tie ones stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, hstless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu- rally or is feverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache. sore throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a teaspoonfu1 of "Ca1ifornia Syrup of Figs and in few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of it's little bowels without griping, and you have well, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative; ;'' they love it's delicious taste, and it all ways makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for a 50 cent bot tie of .California Syrup of Figs which has directions for babies, chill dren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the. bottle Beware of commercials sold here. To be sure flyeu get the genuine. ask to see that it is made by California Fig Syrup Company Refuse any other kind with contempt.-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
WRECKs ALONG
 NEW ENGLAND COAST

Boston. Jan. 14-Although the north west gale had abated somewhat to- day, the New England coast was still washed by terrific seas and shipping was endangered. Nothing had been learned early in the day as to what became of the crew of six men who abandoned the schooner John Paul, which was picked up by the revenue cutter Acushnet in Nantucket Sound and afterwards sank.
 The Acushnet, which spent busy day yesterday assisting distressed vessels, stood by the schooner G. M. Porter, New York for Calais, during the night. The Porter was ashore on Kill Pond Bar.
 The British school Greta, which dis appeared after she had raised signals of distress near Half Moon Shoa1, Mon day night. was still missing as was the Nantucket fishing schooner Two Brothers, caught in the storm Mon day off Sankaty Light.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
FIRE SCARE AT
 ORPHAN ASYLUM

Escaping steam from a broken SUD- ply pipe between the walls of the Bridgeport Orphan Asylum this af- ternoon sent a sll over or soot through the building. and heated the walls to a degree which inspired fear for the 68 children under the care of the teachers, and resulted in a still alarm of fire this afternoon
 Fire Chief Mooney at once ordered Chemicals 1, 3, Engine and Hose Company 4 to the scene. It was found there was no danger from fire
 Tn the meantime the Ynatron of the institution had removed three of the smaller children 10 the Burroughs home, and awoke the many sleeping youngsters throughout the house and prepared them for nre-drill which can empty the building irr little over a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
RELIEF IN SIGHT
 FROM BITTER COLD
econtinued from Page 1.3

the years work.
 Yesterday and last night theaters. stores and other public places lost heavily through the cold which kept almost everyone at home. Those women who braved the winds, shivered and sought refuge in stores, homes and restaurants during their Journeys.
 Although various records are claim ed by local weather observers, no off, cial records were available other than those Of the Lyman Recording ther- mometer on Main street which indi- cated that from midnight until z o'clock this morning consistent tenn perature of degrees below was main tained, rising steadily during the early morning hours until 1t had reached IA above
 At Fairfield the fountain in the cen ter was frozen at it's base, a.ffording no drinking supply for horses Eor the first time this year. It was report ed that the thermometer stood at { below at o'clock this morning. AL most all the pipes in the vicinity were frozen and plumbers were in great demand.
 Among the incidents of the night and day was a still alarm at Maple wood and Lexington avenues where a small cellar blaze was extinguishcd. At 9:56 this morning, while Donate Riccio, the saloon-keeper at East Main street and Crescent avenue, was at tempting to thaw out pipe in the cellar with a candle the woodwork took fire. No. l chemical, which re- sponded with No. 2 hose. put out the flames before material damage had been done.
 Superintendent of Police. Birming- ham directed that, during the cold snap, the traffic details be given fre- quent reliefs. an hours duty at a time being deemed sufficient. Men from the nearby posts have been called in to do substitute traffic duty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
DANCE AND MUSICALE
 AT SHELTON sANATARIUM

Under the direction of some of Bridgeport's most charitable people, there will takep lace at Shelton San atarinm, toulorrow night, 8 o'clock, an elaborate musical, fol1owed@by re- treatments and dancing.
 The quartette from St. Jehn's Epis- copa1 church and two soloists will take part A piano recital will be given by Miss Lillian Sullivan, of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club. Miss Helen Berger of this city and Harry Booth of New Haven, well known singers, will add their voices
 Leon Crepeau will be heard for the first time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
Curley EIected Mayor Of Boston
 By Big Vote
Especial to The Farmer

Special to The F,armer)
 Boston, Jan. 1.-Congreseman James M. Curley was elecred mayor Of Bos- ton yesterday with a majority of g. T20 votes. He received a total of AS, ,262 votes as against 37.542 for his only opponent, Thomas J. Kenny, the can didate endorsed by the Citizens Mu- nicipal league and the Good Govern ment association The nominations were made under the direct primary system which eliminated any candi- date of the Republican party. The Progressive of Boston under the lead ership of Matthew Hale. supported Curley Mayor-elect Curley served two months in jail on an allegation that he had taken a civil service ex- animation for another, but his act was not regarded with much disfavor by his constituents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
JUROR. WOULD
 CONVICT ANYBODY ON MURDER CHARGE
s.NOt Even If He Killed Mem Der of My Own Family" Declared Samuel
 Watts

q wouldn't convict a man for nnur- der even if he killed a member of my own family This was the startling declaration of Samuel Watts of Nor walk in the criminal common pleas court today when he was sunmoned as a prospective juror Judge John J. Walsh questioned Watts and found he was citizen and voter in Norwalk. Watts thought it was his duty to vote. E sss E
 Don't you think it your duty as a citizen to act as a juror 2s' asked the court Watts said he didn't think so. Thereupon the court excused Watts and ordered his name taken off the jury list. He was summoned for the case of Mary Sinecropio of this. city. charged with selling liquor ip her house sa thout a license. The trial had not been finished at press hour.
 All wool SIS and $12.5o overcoats S8 at Hurley's. aH
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14

live years, 558
 Special mention is made of the scar let fever found prevailing in the city, it being elassed as of a particularly dangerous type on account of it's be- ing mild and difficult to discover. Iris is the cause attributed for there be- ing many cases. Eternal vigilance is the remedy prescribed- One instance is cited where a child having the dis ease attended school every day. the nature of his illness not being discov- cred until he had almost recovered
 The care and training of children iS cited as Of vital importance Recom-9 mendation is also made that the houS- ing problem is of vital importance and the large number of pneumonia cases is attributed ,in a large sense, to the belief that keeping warm instead of having plenty of fresh air is a major essential of living.
 The appointment of an assistant meat and milk inspector is recom- mended.
 Mention is made of rhe alterations made at the Isolation hospital and also that electric lighting should be added and that the buildings will need painting in the spring With a few alterations. he believes that the insti- tuition will be sufficiently ample to years to come.
 resume is given of the Warfare against flies and mosquitoess instances being cited where stagnanL water and other breeding places have been abolz ished.
 The history of the garbage question is given at length with the recom- mendation that an incinerator system Of disposal is the best method and, in his opinion, would be satisfactory with adequate machinery provided.
 The growth of the city has made it necessary, in his belief. that a, mod ern and we11-equipped municipal abat- toir be established. In support ot this he quotes the result Of observa- tions and increasing demands at the municipal slaughter house.
 Attention of the board and of the city planning commission is called to the East Side odors. credited with be- ing caused by sewage on the mud Hats between East Washington avenue and the Berkshire Mill dam. He men tioned that his residence in that sec tion has been for 40 years andshe has given the situation keen study. Ac- cording to his belief, the entire trou- bIe comes from the sewage and will continue, in a sense, as long as sew CTS are allowed to empty into the river at any place between Berkshire Mill dam and East Washington avenue Bulkheading the mud flats portion and filling in; the area back of the bulkheads is believed to be so1u- tion This in his opinion, would ira- prove the beauty of the harbor, in- creasing the value of property and do away with the odors. Action in this matter is commended to the consider. alton of the city planning commis- sion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-14
MOTORTST WHOSE CAR FATALLY HURT EDITOR
 MALONEY BOUND OVER

Waterbury, Conn, Jan. 14-WtiliaEn l.. shanley, 27, of Fluteville. was bound over to the next term of the super for court here today on the charge of rnanslaughter. Shanley, through his counsel, Attorney Francis P. Guil- foiIe waived examination and bondG were fixed at $1,000.
 MT. ShanIey is accused of having caused the death of Cornelius Ma lonely, publisher of the Waterbu ury Evening Democrat. MT. Maloney was struck by MT. Shanley's automobile on North Main street on Tuesday even ing, December 30, and died on Monday evening, Jan. 5, as a result of the in- jurfes sustained in the accident.