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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Stockholders
 Lose Suit to
 Recover Loss

Boston. July s-A suit OF minority stockholders to recover s102.00os0oo from former and present directors of the New York. New Haven & Hart ford Railroad. who were charged with responsibility for alleged improper expenditures of company funds, was dismissed by the supreme court to- day.
 William G. Rockefeller, Lewis Cass Ledyard, James s. Elton and Charles s. Mellen were among the defendants.
 The decision was handed down by the full bench and was on an appeal by the railroad from a superior court decree enjoining the Corporation from transferring stock standing in the names of defendants.
 The full bench also had before f6 an appeal of the plaintiffs from a de- cree of Supreme Court Justice Ham nond, dismissing the bill as against the estate of the late J. Pierpont Morgan and other deceased non-resl- dent defendants. Judge Hammond had also decreed that the bill could not be maintained by the plaintiffs nor could it be maintained if brought in the name of the corporation ftself that the plaintiffs as stockh oIders had acquiesced in some of the acts com 9lained of and that the bill failed t5 how that the expenditures were made
 3F an unlawful purpose and that tl-s
 empany did not get full value Ter ont1nszed on Page
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
..THAW PREPARES FOR ATTACK BY
 STATE LAWYER

New York, July s.-Harry K Thaw had nerved himself for a long and thorough s-examination by counsel for the state today in his sanity trial His direct testimony dealt only with events connected with his escape from Matteawan and counsel for the state expected to question him concerning his entire career. The questioning of Thaw was expected to occupy the entire day. For the. first time since the hearing opened the court had ordered a night session tonight.
 Mrs. Evelyn Thaw, for whom the court had issued writ of attach mest. may be called to the witness stand tomorrow.
 Thaw's counsel had ended the cross-exa animation of Mrs Susan Merrill, Thaw's former 1andlady in New York, when court adjourned YesteEdaV.l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
HOLT "A NUT" SAY
 BRlDGEPORTERS AT. ITHACA UNIVERSITY
Local Young Men Relate Stories of Teachers Elk
 citab1e Temperament.

That Frank Holt, the Cornell teacher who attempted to kill J. P. Morgan. was known at the university as "a nut is the testimony Of the Bridgeport young men who attend Cornell and are now in this city on their vacations.
 butt for jokes and his excitabIe na- ture made him the object of many a prank, say the Bridgeporters.
 A story is told of Holt's pro-Ger- man tendencies. Knowing that he was wrought up over the war, and accused the allies of nourishing it, young men of the college in which he taught decorated his dwelling with one of the allies flags. The pro- lessor was beside himself for several days and he snatched down the ban ner, raising German flag in ifs place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
MYERS AND GORDON SOON WILL DISCUSS THEIR DIFFERENCES
w. R. Webster Will Referee Meeting of Warning
 Charities Workers.

Rev. John R. Brown made public today the basis of agreement under which the Charities Organization so- ciety and the Department of Public Charities hope to avoid the difficulties that of late have impeded their work ing in harmony
 Further steps towards anenorattne conditions will be taken soon when William R. Webster will bring togeth- CT Spencer R. Gordon. the superfntan- dent of the charities department, and Leet B. Myers. the general secretary of the charities organization society. or, as 1t is more farni liarly known, the 'tC. o. S-''
 MT. Webster has been given the task of reconcdling the fixed ideals,' of MT. Myers with the more practical views of charitable work entertained by Spencer R. Gordon.
 The following is the basis of agree rnent:
 I. The Charity Organization so- ciety is not to serve as official investigator for the department.
 II. The Charity Organization society assumes that it will aI- ways have the privilege of re- ferring families which it thinks should have public aid to the de- pertinent, offering to furnish any information 1t may have subject to the wishes Of the department
 III. The department on it's side feels that 1t has the privilege of referring families to the Charity Organization society, whether public aid is being given or not. in cases where it believes there is good opportunity for construc- tive work. So far as it is possi- ble the society will do construc- tive work with such families; but it cannot promise to deal con-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
GERARD CONFERS WITH OFFICIALS
 ON BERLIN NOTE

Berlin, July s-James v. Gerard. the American ambassador in Berlin. conferred at noon today with pr. AL fred Zimmerman. the German under secretary Of foreign affairs on the sub Ject of the German reply to the Amer lean note regarding the Lusitan1a in- cident- The conference was for a further discussion of the German tentative proposals from an American standpoint
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Government Takes Over Big Radio Plant, Communi- eating Directly With Ger many and Navy Officers Will Operate It.
 Italian Steamer is Sunk By Submarine Most of Grew Reported Saved Ger man-Austrian A m i e s Take Defensive.

Washington, July sThe government today took over the Sayvil1e, L. l., wireless station, the only remaining privately direct means of com munication between the United States and Germany.
 Secretary Daniels announced that Captain Bullard in charge of the naval radio, had gone to take over the station and would continue its operation with na- val forces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Clerks Fined For Fighting

George Parthon and Henry W. Schwartz, clerks in the business dis trict Of Fairfield avenue were fined $5 and costs for breach of the peace, in the city court this morning. Schwartz, who lives at 147 Highland street, is clerk in the Atlantic cigar store and Parthon works in the fruit store ad- joining. They came to blows yes terday when Schwartz was accused of buying five cents worth of fruit daily and destroying about 50 cents Iuorth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
HOSPITALS HERE GET
 MONEY FROM STATE

Hartford, July s-Almond J. Cut ting. of Southington, has been ap- pointed by Governor Holcomb, a den- tai commissioner for five years from July 1, 1915. to succeed Howard G. Provost, of Winchester.
 The governor. has approved pay nnents to hospitals, including $2,500 to Bridgeport and s2.125 to St Vincent s, Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
CARRANZA ONLY TEN MILES FROM
 MEXICO CAPITAL

Washington, July s.9rhe carranza forces have pushed their attack on the convention forces defending Mex ico City up to within 10 miles of the capital Their military trains are operating that close to the city. State department despatches from Vera Cruz today gave this report.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Liner Puts Back to .Halifax With Her Cargo. of War Supplies Fire Said By Captain To Have Been Mastered By Crew.


 New York, Julyae- if in answer to Frank HoH's\ last warning that a ship at sea "should sink, God willing, on the 7th'', there came last night 8 wireless message made pub lie today, from Captain Olaret, of the Atlantic Transport Line Steamer Minnehaha telling that his ship was afire at sea 507 miles southeast of Halifax.
 The fire was caused by an explosion according to wireless message from Captain CIaret this afternoon. The Minnehaha is putting back to Halifax.
 The ship has sufficient am munitfon aboard, by the lines admission, to sink her should the flames reach it, but wheth- CT the blaze in her hold was started by a bomb which Holt had placed there was a matter of pure conjecture. It was pos sible that he had done so, an official stated, but one mans guess on that point was as good as another1s, he added. Fire Not Very Serious
 Captain C4aref's message said that the fire was in No. hold and was not serious. The ammunition aboard the vessel was stored aft, away from this hold. The cargo in No. 3 hold, 1t was asserted, was Of general nature.
 No passengers were aboard the Minnehaha- Her crew numbers ap- prodmately 1oo.s She was at her pier here about a week taking on cargo before she sailed for London last Sun day, July {. Holt would have had ample time, 1t was pointed out to place a bomb aboard the Nffnnehssaas during the five days preceding his at tempt on the life of J. D. Morgan while the vessel was taking on cargo here.
 The AIinnehaha should reach Ealf- fax, it was said, tomorrow forenoon. We exercise all reasonable precau- tions to prevent the placing Of bombs aboard our ships an official of the line said today. A guard is on duty day and night at the dock and our own workmen are watched strictly ana continuously. Our shipments, how ever, are made up chiefly of large consignment and the chances of load ing small package such as one con taining a bomb would bear consider able watchirg''
 The Minnehahas requisftioned by the British government since the be- ginning of the Huropean war. 5Fas ra- leased for the general freight service about two months ago. Since her re- lease she has made two trans-Atlantcf trips, carrying each time 8 large gen eraI cargo containing munitions Of war.
 Police authorities here have not been able to discover that Holt had any ae- compIices in the making or placing of his bombs. Police Commissioner Woods said the indications were that Holt had worked alone.
 had so far recovered today that his family hoped that he would be able to 20 outdoors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
FIFTY KILLED AS TERRIFIC STORM HITS MIDDLE WEST;
 DAMAGE TOTALS MILLIONS

Thirty-Ffve Known Dead in Cincinnati Where Tornado Works Great Havoc on River .Capsizes and Eighteen Decl1hands Perish Houses and Business Blocks Are Wrecked,
 While Damage to Crops is More Than Million Dollars Storm is Severest in Years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
HARBoR HAPPENINGS.

The schooner Lavolta, entered this port late yesterday afternoon with a cargo of lumber for the West End Lumber Go. which she had brougfs from Tusket, N. S. Capt w. c. Bel 1attx Is In charge Of the schooner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
GOING AWAY9

Let The Farmer follow you on your summer vacation. Keep in touch with friends and happen ings as home. Telephone your order. No. 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
WEATHER FORECAST

Showers this afternoon and to- night; Friday fair. Fresh, shift ing winds with squalls this af-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
ADRIA TIC
 Al DOCK

New York. Judy sy-rne Dow Zones News Bureau published late to- day q statement that the wasee Star liner Adriatic had docked safely at Liverpool at ? o'clock this afternoon.
 No word as to the Adriatfc had been received by the line at the time this statement was published.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
WUNlTlON SHIP ATTIRE
 AT SEA; HOLT" BLAMED

Steamer Minnehaha, Bound For London is Fired By Explosion That May Have Been Caused By Infernal Machine in Hold.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
Making the Home Comfortable

ounces of alcohol, eight ounces OF
raw linseed oil, one-half ounce of
balsam fir, and one-half ounce acetic
ether. Dissolve the fir in the alco-
hol, add the others and apply with
flannel cloth, rubbing until dry. II
the furniture is oiled (not yarnshed)
rub with cloth wrung out of kero-
sene oil, and it will look bright and
new.
In cleaning paint, use water to
which ammonia has been added un-
til it feels slippery. For spots on
white paint whiting may be used.
Take woolen cloth, dip in warm
water, squeeze nearly dry, put little
whiting on the cloth, rub the spot
gently, and wash off in warm water
White spots may be taken from
vanished furniture by rubbing with
cloth dampened with spirits OF
camphor.
To remove mortar and paint spots
from windows, rub the mortar spots
with hot, sharp vinegar, or if fresh,
cold vinegar will loosen them. Rub
the paint with camphene and sand.
To clean the kitchen utensils,
plunge all bake pans, sauce pans.
kettles, ETC., into a boiler filled with
hot water in which washing soda
has been dissolved. A good cleaning
fluid for this purpose may be made
from one pound sal Tor washing)
soda, one-half pound stone lime and
FIVE quarts water. Boil short time
in copper kettle, stirring occasion
ally. Then let settle and pour Off
/ the clear fluid into a stone jar or
jug. Add this to the clear hot wa
| ter.
The kitchen should have a paint
ed wall, so that it can be washed
with a scrubbing brush.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
Novel Entertainment SUGGESTIONS

little envelope on the plate and
the hostess explained that inside
there would be found jumbled lot
of letters, that the letters of each
color would spell one word, and there
was just one word in each envelope,
so each one made their word and the
light gradually dawned as the story
was told by the guests putting their
words together. 1t was great fun
and ended the afternoon in a most
+ ~ manner as the little BRIDE
eject was a great favorite, and she
was fairly beaming when all began
to offer good wishes and wanted to
know "all about it,"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
JAPANESE PARTY.

1t seems to me that Japanese af-
fairs are specially fitting for a JAP
anese party, with chrysanthemums
plentiful. Such parties are always
effective and pleasing to ones guests
To make the rooms as really Japan
sse as possible much of the furni-
ture should be removed, partitioning
off spaces where necessary with Jap
anese paper screens. Use Towering
shrubs, almond blossoms (artificiaD,
chrysanthemums and butterflies sus-
pended by invisible black threads.
The hostess must bow very low
three times, saying "Konnchiwa"
when the guests arrive and Say
onara" when they leave. Tea should
be served with no cream; use cups
without handles. Sponge cakes may
be served ii rice ones are not OBJ
tainable, also preserved ginger. If
something cold is wished have cherry
kimonos.
Have some young girls in Japanese
costumes play bag bali" (dama), 4,
Have a number of bright-colored
bags filed with dried beans. Each
girl tries to keep as many bags 60
ing as possible without dropping
them. Another amusing game is
played by means of long silk scarf,
in the center of which is loose
knot or loop held midway between
the two players who hold the scarf
and the floor On one side of the
loop a player sits. On the other side
is a small object, a flower, a bean
bag. even thimble. The player
who sits by the loop tries to slip her
hand through, grab the small article
and take her hand back again before
those holding the loop can draw it
tight and make her hand prisoner.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
pIscERNMENT AND CARE.
Use Of These Qualities Will Aid
Much In Home Comforts.

Use OF These Qualities viii Aid
Much In Home Comforts.
A young woman once took table
cover of Chinese silk of becoming
hue, cut a hole in the center large
enough to slip her head through,
added a gold cord at the waist and
wore the garment to a tea. The
round part cut from the cover was
twisted about her head as a turban.
This is little too ingenious for gen.
eral application.
Two young artists have utilized a
ten by ten roof-top opening from
their studio back door in a very
clever manner. A few laths made a
lattice along the entire end to pro-
tect them from the too intimate view
Of their backdoor neighbors. A lit
tie daubing of paint gave to it a
fine weather beaten look. Vines took
lovingly to the lattice. A small trans
planted bush added it's fresh, Wig
orous green. Daisies brought from
the fields grew blithely in their new
home.
A small cast of Narcissus on a
pedestal looks down into pan of
water around which are placed stones
and pots of marigolds. Against the
red brick wall at one side wooden
boxes, piled high with cushions,
serve for seats. Against this wall
also a discarded panel forms a wall
fountain, and at the base of this a
basin moulded OF plaster is filled
with ferns and vines. A Greek motto
is painted on the wall. A narrow
scantling extends from the lattice to
the studio door, and from this lit
tie Pompeiian lamp is suspended.
Another lamp of Venetian wrought
iron hangs in corner.
The top OF a big tree spreads Its
branches over one end of this charm.
Ing little roof garden, which serves
ss ii summer dining room for these
city dwellers. who have made one
barren, ugly spot a garden of delight
1t cost almost nothing but dis
cerning eye, a little time and the
ingenious use of materials at hand.
There are many ugly unusual spots
in both city and country that would
respond as readily to the capable
man or woman's discernment and
care
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
From The Country.

Cornelius Husk, on his first visit to
New York, entered restaurant with
timid. faltering steps. A waiter
brought him menu. Very red in
the face, he studied it long time.
Finally, to help him, the waiter said: :
Table de'hote, sir?"
"What mought table dote be-" old
Corn Husk asked feebly.
Course dinner, SIR"
Don't want 'er, then" said Corn
Husk. "You see. Young feller. I'm
from the kentry. am. and git
enough coarse grub to hum"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
SICK ROOM HELPS.

Burning string in a sick room
will purify the air.
To clean a stain on mattress, ap-
ply thick paste Of starch, let dry
and brush off. II it is not entirely
removed repeat
Used in water as daily gargle,
borax keeps the throat healthy. Used
in water for cleansing the teeth, 1t
"disinfects" them and prevents the
decaying.
For excessive prespiration, partic-
ularly under the arms, use equal
parts OF powdered alum and corr
starch.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
Unemployed Men In Church.

ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Several score of
unemployed men attended Sunday
service in body in Rev. ]. A. Rice's
Methodist Episcopal Church, this city,
and their leader was given permis-
sion to express their views on the
topic the preacher had handled, viz,
THE Common Task of Social Ad.
justment." The men sold tags after
the service and the congregation
bought literally A police force was
on hand. but there was no trouble.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
The Population Of Richmond.

Some time ago travelling man,
waiting. in retail store in Richmond
to speak to the buyer, said to an
elderly colorsd woman: "Aunty,
what is the population of Richmond"
whats dat, boss7"
Il said. about how many people
live in Richmond?"
"Oh, dat's what you-all wants to
know. Well, boss, don't 'zae'ly
know but 'spects about hundred
and twenty-five thousand. countin'
do whites"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
Good For Stock Feed and Available
For TRANSFORMATION.

WASHINGTON, D. ca recent
report of the agricultural department
makes particular mention of the
study OF the subject of potato dry
ing. Dried potatoes may be kept in
definitely for stock feed, and are
of course much less bulky, and,
therefore, less expensive to transport
than ordinary potatoes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
GIVING A PHOTOGRAPH PARTY

There were four couples, all with
the camera craze, so this evening
was evolved by the clever brain OF
the wife of the oldest photographer"
The invitations were on photogra-
phic mounts and had pasted on a
picture of the house, tiny print of
the host and hostess, a clock face
and hands at the hour of eight. The
day and date were written in. A
little note inclosed asked each guest
to bring half dozen of his pet
prints.
A most interesting evening was
spent in looking over and comparing
pictures, planning trips, etc. For the
centerpiece there was camera ON
tripod, the legs. wound with smilax
and flowers. The place cards were
snaps that the hostess had developed
and no one but herself had seen. All
the others had forgotten them, so
they were most agreeable surprise.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
ANNOUNCING AN ENGAGEMENT.

Polly" declared she must have
some unusual way Of announcing her
engagement, so after much careful
thought this was evolved: The 20
special friends were asked for q
thimble party, and there was moth
Ing doing until refreshments were
served. Then each guest found a
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

Deshler.-SurgeOns removed six
inches of shattered bone from the left
leg of William Clymer. express en-
ploye. Clymer'S revolver had been
discharged accidentally.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
q 80 Il, llilere -.

NEW YORK.-AIme. Jean Pedela-
tore has just arrived In the United
States with her twenty-seyen-month
old daughter Anne. Her husband was
a French reservist in Amreica when
he war broke out. With his family
he returned in August to fight for his
native land. He was recently killed
In the ArgOnne forest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
HOUSE CLEANING HINTS.

Some Suggestions Toward Getting
Best Results From the Work.
House cleaning at any time is n
matter of Importance, and the ap-
pended hints touching helpful aids
may be of value to many women:
A good, easily made polish for
vanished furniture is made of eight
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
BAKING SODA BLESSINGS.

To relieve toothache rub baking
soda round the tooth and rinse the
mouth with hot water.
half teaspoonful of soda in a
glass of not water will relieve heart
burn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

Fostoria.-park Hortley. Longley.
was injured about the arms when his
horse kicked after the sleigh had
skidded and struck its heels.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
Figures are
pa | n I e d on
g | a s s plates
which or m
the outer face
of a hollow
s p a c e. This
space is illu-

minated by light at one end, from
which the rays are directed upon the
plates through a circular flexible
hood.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

Observation-Disclosures bakers ad-
vance the price of bread one-half cent
n loaf because of an advance of al
most So barrel on flour.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

Fremont.-George Naus, notified
over the telephone that warrant had
been issued for his arrest on the
charge of assaulting Frank lams.
came here for hearing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

FindIay.-All drug stores will close
at 3 O'Clock each evening and all but
one on Sundays. by common consent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

st. Marys.-Ten Jnilch cows. three
calves and 46 hogs suffering from the
foot and mouth disease have been
condemned on the John ,Kuest farm.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

Observation-Disclosures OF the Oak
Manufacturing Co. will share % per
cent OF the net earnings of the COM
pany.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

Fayette.-All business places here
will close at o'clock every evening
during the year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07
NEW AUTO DEVICE.

Illuminated Number Plate is a Re-
cent Invention.
WASHINGTON, d. CA patent
has been granted for an illuminated
number plate that is likely to come
iuto general use.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

Montpeiier.-Roy w. Rumble has
purchased the Amsbaugh glove fac
tory and soon will have 1t In opera
ton.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-01-07

Montpelier.-All the fingers and
the thumb oh the right hand of Louis
Weigle, farmer living northwest OF
here, were crushed Off in an alfalfa
grinder