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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
CUMM|NS, WHO
WRECKED BANK,
GIVEN PARDON
Whitman Makes Him a Christ
mas Present of His
Freedom.

Albany, Dec. 22-William j. Cum
minis, whose operations wrecked the
Carnegie Trust Company Of New
York, was pardoned yesterday by Gov.
Whitman. In 1913 he was sentenced
to four years and eight months and
has served three years and two
months. He is now at Great Mead
ow Prison at Comstock, Washington
County. Cummins was Chairman Of
the Board of Directors of the Carne-
gle Trust at the time he wrecked it.
Gov. Whitman, who as District At
torney of New York Country, prose-
cuted Cumnlins, said yesterday that
he never had any doubt of the bank.
er's guilt, but that he was not I'M
mindful Of the reasons the pardoning
power had been granted to the EXecu-
tive. The Governor said that the
testimonials presented in behalf of
Cummins had never been equalled in
number or fervor in petitions for par
don in this State. He added:
Tennessee "as One Man. Pleaded.
Virtually the great State of Ten
nessee has as one man asked for Mr..
Cumminsi pardon, for I find among
the petitioners it's Governor, it's eX-
Governors, all of it's State officials, its
United States Senators, all of it's Con-
gressmen, practically all Of it's lead
ing merchants, manufacturers bank
ers and many Of its Judges"
Other petitioners in behalf of Cum
Minis the Governor said, were prom
inent men in all parts of the country,
including Andrew Carnegie and Brad
ley Martin, the latter President of the
Nineteenth Ward Bank and Vice
President of the Van Norden Trust
Co., which figured in Cummins's
operations; ten of the trial jurors who
convicted Cummins, and Justice Da-
Wis, who presided at the trial.
The Governor said it was principally
on Mr.. Martins testimony that Cum
minis was convicted and that Mr.. Car
negie probably suffered the greatest
personal loss as a result of the failure
of the Carnegie Trust Company, los
ing in the neighborhood of 100000.
In a letter to the Governor, Mr..
Carnegie wrote that Mr.. Cummins
had no experience in banking and
that he did not believe he knowingly
broke the law. -
He and Family Sacrificed All
ga thing which has great weight
with me- said the Governor, lis Mr.
Cumminss conduct since the failure
of the Carnegie Trust Company. He
and his family have given up every
thing they had, and he has energetic
ally devoted himself, both while in
prison and before confinement, to the
se,fo 0f hor nj ri In ritz Tof
in collecting assets Of the defunct in
stitution.
His offense was a serious one, but
he has been severely punished. Al.
most any term Of Imprisonment for q
man of his standing would have beer
woeful punishment and a warning
to others.
"Cummins was not banaker, and
his inexperience may, in measure
mitigate his offense, but it would new
err do ito excuse men who misuse the
funds of banks simply on account OF
their ignorance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
ALL SUITS WITHDRAWN.

The American Graphophone COM
pany, whose factory is located here
and Thomas A. Edison and the Edi-
son Photograph company have set
tied their legal differences and will
join issue hereafter to prosecute all
lnfringements of patents By the
settlement the Edison company adj
NIT that the local concern list he
rightful owner of the patent for the
recording Of sound upon wax. cylin-
ders In 1889 an agreement was
reached with the Edison company
by which they agreed to pay the
American Graphophone company a
royalty Of $40 on every monograph,
but dispute arose over this and liti-
cation followed
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
] ADMIRAL OF THE NAVY.

Washington.-In the senate the
bill for creating the Office Of Admiral
of the Navy was read a third time,
passed, and sent to the House Of
Representatives
The bill for regulating the COM
rIerce between the United States and
Great Britain, according to the con-
vention of commerce, etc, was read
q second time and referred to the
committee on foreign relations. There
were several speeches made general
ly against the bill. There appears
strong probability that the bill Will
not pass the senate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
ASKED TO SURRENDER CHAR
TER.

BY an advertisement in the New
Haven papers it appears that the dl-
rectors of the Derby bank intend pro-
posing to the stockholders ''To take
into consideration the question,
whether it be not expedient to petit
tion the legislature at their next ses-
sion, for permission to surrender
their charter on the ground of the ex-
IRENE inconvenience and improperly
Of attempting further to continue the
business of a bank at Derby.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
FIND SALT WATER.

"A Kentucky paper states that salt
water has lately been found by dig
cling on the waters of Slate, three
miles, from Mount Sterling, the
strongest ever known in the western
country. It is said that salt will not
dissolve in it and that between 40 and
SO gallons Of water will make BUSH
ell OF salt If the water should con-
tinue as strong as at present, in large
abundance, it will be of great i'm
portance to that part of the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS
SheltOn's City Court

John B. Dillon and George S.
Willis have been appointed judge and
deputy judge, respectively of the city
court of Shelton to fill vacancies from
January l, 1917 to the third Wednes-
day of the next session of the Cen
eral- Assembly. The vancancies are
caused by the new charter Of the city
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
CHRISTMAS FAIR AND FEsTTv.

CHRISTMAS FAIR AND FESTIVAL
There was a large crowd at Frank
lin Hall last evening, the admission
fees amounting to the handsome sum
Of $54. Santa Claus made his ap-
pearance about o'clock to the great
delight of the children and amuse-
ment Of the multitude present. The
parson vote for tho silver pitcher was
quite spirited. Rev. E. N. Wither-
spoon, rector Of st. Johns church
was AZ votes ahead when the room
closed last evening. The voting will
be continued this evening when the
friends Of our clergy will have an
opportunity of deciding who shall
have the present. Many handsome
and valuable articles will be disposed
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
CHAMPAGNE FOR CHRISTMAS.

If you want bottle of splendid
champagne wine for your Christmas
dinner call On Mead. He has the
genuine article and best assortment
of confectionery for the holidays in
this city. The children are already
half-crazy for his goodies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22

of Shelton which takes effect on the
first of the coming year. The COVER
nor's appointments simply change the
title of the officers. who are at pres
ent heads of the town court Of Hunt
ington. The appointments are made
necessary by the new charter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
STREETS CROWDED.

Our streets to-day have again
been crowded with the teams and We
hicles of people shopping from the
neighboring towns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22

We hear that the scarlet fever Is
quite prevalent about the city and
vicinity. In one family two or three
of the children are suffering with it
at the same time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22

Capt. L. Beach, commander of the
cruiser Memphis wrecked on the rocks
off San Domingo during hurricane,
was placed on trial before a naval
court at Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22

Two hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars were added to the endowment
fund of the proposed medical school OF
the University of Chicago by a gift
from an unnamed donor
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22

Eggs would taste better still If you
could only be assured that the food
spectators were out OF pocket the full
amount at tia TALL ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
Christmas
SOLVED
Here Is Where Your Money VIII Ruy
More and Better Christmas Gifts
at Buechler's

The gift assortment is complete. All
goods for Christmas are here and
sure to come later.
THIS MAKES AN OPPORTUNE
TIME NOW FOR YOU TO
TRADE ADVANTAGEOUS
Everything that's good in diamonds,
watches, jewelry, toilet and manicur-
ing sets, shaving sets, silverware, cut
glass, clocks. umbrellas, silver novel;
ties, etc. you will find here at prices
that will meet with your approval
A small deposit will reserve any ar
ticle for future delivery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22
SCARLET FEVER.

Of by lottery and the fair will be clos
ed at 10 o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-22

XMAS TREES. WREATHS
AND ROPING
JOHN PECK & SON
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
VARIOUS EFFECTS IN LACES
Novel Ideas Have Lately Been Intro
duced, With Results That Are
Most Gratifying.

Spangled allover laces are in opal
esCent effects, wave and floral designs
for instance, a large orchid heavy
with purplish spangles and silver
Laces in band, galloon, edging and all
over designs are worked in frosty sill
yer or glittering gold. Some effects
have touches of color with silver
Black net with silver leaves is very
handsome, and fleurs-de-lis in silver
are charming on black or white.
White nets have silver or gold span.
giles. Silk nets in lavender, violet.
rose, flesh, light blues, yellow, cream
black, gray and tan are embroidered
in silver or gold.
Bolero Jackets and flounces with a
scalloped lace edge are novel when the
net is we'll covered with fine soutache
braiding in lace patterns. The braid
may be silk silver, gold or steel, Civ.
ing metal incrusted appearance
Black chantilly lace is used for the
skirt of dress under metal silver
tunic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
Heavy Brocades.

Brocades, indeed all materials, have,
strangely enough, stiffness not so
suggestive of youth as the frocks of
which they are fashioned. Fabrics,
notably the failles and grosgrains,
show metal medallions which hereto.
fore have not had youthful appear
ance. Yet so subtle is the art of looms
Of today that these brocades are of
lightness and piquancy of design
which make them adaptable to youth
full frocks, says Vogue. In the more
dignified gowns, brocades of all sorts
some in the scroll patterns. some in
allover patterns, and some merely
with large medallion on a back.
ground of grosgrain-will be used, but
not to the exclusion of velvet or of
the plain taffetas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
'ASCARETS' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
It a 10-cent box now.

fet a 10-cent box now.
No odds how bad your liver, stomach
bowels; how much your head
hes, how miserable and uncomfort.
lie you are from constipation, indiges
n, biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
th Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
wells make you miserable. Take
|scarets tonight; put an end to the
|adache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv-
|sness, sick, sour, gassy stomach,
|ckache and all other distress
fanse your inside organs of all the
lie, gases and constipated matter
|1ich is producing the misery
la 10-cent box means health, happi
Ess and a clear head for months
b more days of gloom and distress
you will take a Cascaret now and
len. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
rget the children-their little in
des need a cleansing, too. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
RICH COLORS POPULAR
sU6DUED TONES HAVE NO PLACE
IN PRESENT FASHIONS.
Modes Show a Return to the Styles
and Tints of the Eighteenth Gen.
tury-French Modistes Have
Fostered Idea.

Despite the fact of black Spanish
gowns, there is no cessation to the
demand for bright colors. In the first
season, when there has been an al
legged lack of dyes, women in mass
look like Kaleidoscope. Their gowns
fairly blaze in color, as they did dur
ing the Renaissance. This is more par
ticularly true of gowns for the eve
ming than those for the street, thanks
to the good taste of our women. In
outdoor clothes, even when we choose
red and green, we choose dark shades.
Burgundy red and Robin Hood green
are the fashionable tones.
There is also a soft leather tone
in duvetyn that looks like suede,
which has crept in among the other
street ones and which is very much
! liked it is especially effective in top
coats that are worn over black and
dark blue gowns, and it lends itself
easily to skunk for collar and cuffs.
In the evening, however, the picture
changes. Not only are gorgeous colors
INDUCED in, but they are loaded down
with gold and silver lace in the Vene-
| tan manner. Certain women have al
ready taken up the idea of getting
their house gowns from Venice, and
the wearing of these is not out Of
keeping with the whole picture of eve
ming clothes.
Not only color, but great deal of
metal tissue is incorporated in clothes.
Doucet has sent over a vastly eXpen-
sive but very lovely evening frock
made of silver tissue, which is en-
broidered in crystal flowers, in the in
tricate workmanship of the eighteenth
century.
Cheruit has introduced the idea of
making loose bodices of silver tissue
over short skirts of rich velvets, aud
another quite lovely evening gown IS
Of blue and gold net over skirt of
gold tissues. One of the best gowns
worn at the opera was of bright green
velvet and lace over a petticoat of sill
yer lace, which was mounted on silver
wide bands of emeralds and rhine,
stones worked on silver net. An effec-
tive frock worn at one of the smart
dances was of thin silver tissue, with
a short skirt bordered with Kolinsky
the bodice of silver tissue mounted
over fresh pink tulle, the long, flow.
ing Italian sleeves of tulle edged with
Kolinsky, the white belt of black and
white crystals. Beneath the short
skirts were square pantalettes of sill
yer lace and the slippers of silver It's
sue had oblong buckles of jet and
crystal.
Yet, in contrast 20 these gorgeous
colors the new frocks are in blue and
pink, the Vatican shades Worth
sends over a pale rose brocaded satin
gown trimmed with rhinestones, which
is lightened by tulle; the price paid
for it was nearly $1,100, and the only
reason that one is not rebellious over
such a price is that the money goes tC
French orphans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28

with can of corn. Place layer III
a buttered dish, then sprinkle with
crumbs and also another layer Of corn
and oysters, finish with buttered
crumbs and pour over rich milk to
come to the top. Bake until thor
oughly scalded. The oysters will be
tough if overlooked.
Unusual Baked 5eans.-Soak quart
of navy beans overnight, then parboil
them until the skins roll, drain and
add fresh cold water, a half cupful
each of brown sugar and vinegar, a
tablespoonful each of mustard and salt
and a pint of tomatoes and a half
pound Of salt pork. Bake all day.
MarshmaIIoW Dessert.-Dissolve a
heaping tablespoonful of gelatin in a
half cupful of hot water, add a halt
cupful of cold water. Beat the whites
of four eggs stiff. add IL cupfuls Of
sugar, then pour in the gelatin mix.
ture and beat until it is quite stiff
Color and put nuts in third of it,
then grease a mold with little butter,
put in a layer of white and a layer of
colored, then set away to harden. Cut
in slices and serve with whipped
cream
Homemade Mustard. - Beat three
tablespoonfuls of mustard with table.
spoonful of sugar and one egg; when
smooth add cupful of vinegar and
cook for three or four minutes. When
cold add a teaspoonful of olive oil or
melted butter.
Date-Nut Torte.-Beat two eggs
broken into a mixing bowl, and add a
cupful of graduated sugar; beat un.
til well creamed Add a cupful of
seeded dates, cut in small pieces, and
a cupful of nut meats chopped A
third of a cupful of -four. sifted with
a teaspoonful of baking powder a
little salt; then pour into a we'll
Toured baking pan Bake half an hour
then sprinkle with lemon juice and set
aside to cool. Serve cold with
whipped cream.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
TTTTTITTTTITTTIITITITITTI[.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told my husband about 1t. l
said 4 know nothing will help me but /
will try this I found myself improv-
ing from the very first bottle, and in two
weeks time was able to sit down and
eat hearty breakfast with my hus-
band, which | had not done for two years.
/ am now in the best of health and
did not have the operation" = Mrs.
JOHN A. KoEN1G, SOP Flushing Avenue,
Astoria, N. Y.
Every one breads the surgeons knife
and the operating table. Sometimes
nothing else will do: but many times
doctors say they are necessary when
they are not. Letter after letter comes
to the Pinkham Laboratory, telling how
operations were advised and were not
performed; or, if performed, did no good,
but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
poundwas used and good health followed.
My dear woman, we beg of you
to take sensible advice and try
this medicine before it is too late.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28

VI uOL U66l SIOCh.
Add bayleaf, half a dozen pepper
corns, and a tablespoonful of minced
parsley. Simmer Is minutes, strain
Rnd serve with diced fried bred.
PURGE of Carrots.-Fry brown in
butter one cupful Of carrots, cut in
dice. Add enough beef stock to
cover and simmer until soft. Add six
cupfuls of stock, bring to boil and
add the yolks of two eggs, beaten,
with two tablespoonfuls of cream.
Dutch Soup.-Cook together a car
rot and an onion in boiling sailed wa
ter. Rub through sieve, season with
salt and pepper and add teaspoon
full of sugar Add five cupfuls of beef
stock reheat and serve
Split Pea Soup.-Soak over night
four cupfuls of split peas in cold water
to cover, adding pinch of soda. Drain
and add to eight cupfuls of beef stock.
Add head of celery, sliced carrot
and an onion chopped fine. Season with
salt, pepper and curry powder. Strain
through a coarse sieve into a trreen,
rubbing the pulp through the sieve.
Serve with croutons diced fried
| bread).
Savory Rice Soup.-Add a cupful of
cold boiled rice to four cupfuls of
beef stock Simmer until the rice is
very soft, then rub through a fine
sieve and return to the fire. Season
to taste, thicken with the yolks of
two eggs, beaten with half cupful of
cream
Tomato Soup-Cook two quarts of
tomatoes with two onions, two car
rots and half cupful Of chopped raw
ham. Add two quarts of veal stock,
strain, season and reheat Thicker
with one tablespoonful each Of -four
and butter, cooked together; blend
with a little of the stock and add;
bring to boil, season with salt, but
| ter, pepper and bit of sugar; serve
with croutons.
Veal stock thickened with a little
cooked sage and enriched with beat
en- eggs makes a most delicious and
nourishing soup.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
BIG EATERS HAVE BAD
KIDNEYS AND BACKACHE
Take Glass of Salts at Once If Your
Back Is Hurting or Kidneys and
Bladder Trouble You.

The American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trou-
BILE, because we eat too much and all
our food is rich. Our blood is filled
with uric acid which the kidneys
strive to filter out, they weaken from
overwork, become sluggish; the elimi-
native tissues clog and the result is
kidney trouble, bladder weakness and
a general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
of lead your back hurts or the urine
is cloudy, full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night; if you suffer
with sick headache or dizzy, nervous
spells, acid stomach, or you have rheu-
matism when the weather is bad, get
from your pharmacist about four
ounces Of Jad Salts; take table.
spoonful in a glass of water before
breakfast for few days and your kid
neys will then act fine. This famous
salts is made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
and has been used for generations to
flush and stimulate clogged kidneys;
to neutralize the acids in the urine sc
it no longer is a source of irritation
thus ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
jure, makes a delightful effervescenI
Whitewater beverage, and belongs in
every home, because nobody can make
mistake by having a good kidney
flushing any time-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
To Ease Her Mind.

The nurse was writing a letter for
wounded soldier.
There's something I'd like you to
lt in, MISS" said the soldier hesitat-
gly.
We'll, what is it?"
You won't mind, now? Just put The
lrses in this hospital are all rather
derry persons.
THAI isn't quite true" said the
puthful nurse.
1T isn't, miss; but it'll ease my
ssis's mind wonderful. She's always
en- a bit on the jealous side
The mississ mind was eased.-Man-
ester Guardian, ~r>,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
WHY SUFFER SKIN TROUBLES
When a Postcard Will Bring Free
Samples Of Cuticura?

Which give quick relief for all itch
ing, burning, disfguring skin troubles.
Battle with the Cuticura Soap and hot
water. Dry and apply Cuticura ONT
ment to the affected part They stop
itching instantly and point to speedy
healment often when all else fails.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
Buttonless BIouses.

A new buttonless blouse will meet
the need of the woman who is always
in a hurry. 1t is of soft white satin
yelled with white chiffon from right tC
left. A collar of the white satin rises
high at the back, turns over and then
extends downward the entire length
Of the surpliced front A snap button
holds the loose fronts at the bust line,
and another fastens the waistband.
or course, this dainty blouse has long
sleeves and they bell little over the
hand.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
Hoopskirts Established.

Hoopskirts and bustles have estab
lished themselves in winter favor but
both confine themselves to picturesque
adaptations of genuine hoopskirt and
hustle fashions instituted years ago
The hoop is as likely to be located
around the knees, or even the hips, as
at the skirts hem, and the hustle is
usually a very inconspicuous arrange
ment of crinoline, affording support tC
hip draperies. Bustles over the hips
indeed, are more often seen than the
old-style bouffant effect at the back
The latest development of the hoop
skirt idea is shown in handsome ful
coat, fiaring well at the knees and hello
out from the figure by stiffening Of
wire, hidden beneath the skunk-ful
border.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28

And, by the way, do you knit? Then
do make for yourself or someone else
sweater of the fascinating teazle
wool that looks like Angora when the
garment is finished. And how do you
get this result? By brushing the
sweater up the wrong way with a wire
brush after it is all knitted.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
The Uncertain Future.

During a theatrical engagement at
Manchester, England, Kemble and
Lewis were walking one day along the
street when a chimney sweeper and
his boy came up. The boy stared at
them with open mouth and exclaimed:
They be play actors"
Hold your tongue" said the old
sweep, you don't know what you may
come to yourself"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-28
To Launder Tattina.

To launder tatting successfully,
haste it firmly to Turkish bath towel
and proceed to wash it as If it were
a part of the iowa When nearly dry
press the tattlns, still on the towel,
then carefully remove the basting
threads and you will find your tatting
almost like new.