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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08

appear before InlS COIlHIAILe0 "
resent the unjust intimation that
gave information to Mr.. B. M. Baruch,
in regard to the so-called peace note
sent to the European belligerents last
month by the secretary of state. Thls
intimation was contained in a state
ment made to this committee by"Rep-
resehtative Wood, of Indiana, man
whom I do not know. To the best OF
my knowledge 1 have never met Mr..
Wood. Certainly he made no effort
to find out the truth from me before
dragging my name into this affair."
Il wish to deny generally and
specifically that I gave advance in
formation to Mr.. Baruch or to any
body else in regard to the peace note.
did not know of the existence of
this note or that this government con-
templated the dispatch of a note un-
til printed copies of the note had been
given to representatives of the press
by the state department. I was not
consulted in the preparation of the
note by the President or by anybody
else The conferences and commune
cations relating to the drafting of
the note and its dispatch were conf
Dental between the President and the
secretary of state. I knew nothing
of them whatever, nor did any other
person employed in the executive Of
fees. - 4s>t
z II have had no correspondence, writ
ten or telegraphic, with Mr.. Baruchs
or anybody representing him, regard
ing this matter. I have had no te1e-
phone talks with Mr.. Baruch or any
body representing him regarding this
matter. I have never talked with
him or anybody representing him, or
with anyone else publicly or privately
with regard to the matter.
Apparently, the only insinuations
made against me are that I lunched
with or met Mr.. Baruch at the Bilt-
more hotel at or about the time Of the
preparation of the Presidents sug-
gestion that the European belligerents
state their peace terms. L have never
breakfasted, lunched, dined or taken
any meals with Mr.. Baruch. I have
met him only at several banquets and
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
SUED ON NOTE.

Papers were filed in the common
pleas court today in a suit brought by
the Boynton Furnace Co. of New York
against Harry Mcclure of GIT East
Washington avenue. It. is claimed
Mcclure owes $13763 on note which
is due and unpaid. The plaintiff asks
for $500 damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
County Commissioners In
depreciation of Law Con-
tested = Saloonkeeper
Whose Bar, is Near
Church Property Wins In
Remonstrance to County
Board.
Question at Issue is Wheth-
er Distance Between
u Church and Saloon Fixed
BY Law Refers to En-
trance to Property or to
the Saloon Building.

Theouestion Of few inches which
prevented Larry Andy from trans
ferring his liquor license to Harral
and Madison avenues has been de-
cided in his favor for the county
commissioners reported today that
Andy can move his saloon. There
was a big renonstrance against the
transfer on the ground that the new
location is within 200 feet of the
Italian Calvary Congregational
church.
Surveyors engaged by each side
measured the distance and there was
difference Of several feet in their
figures. After comparing both esti-
mates changes were made to allow
for differences in fence boundaries.
Then it was seen that the dispute
might narrow down to a question of
six inches in distance.
Another point in dispute was the
Interpretation of the statute, which
says no license where a saloon build
ing is less than 200 feet from a
church, school or other public build
dng. Counsel for Andy said the
statute meant the entrance to the sa-
loon and the lawyer for the remon-
strants declared it meant any part Of
the saloon building. The commits
sioners evidently thought the first
theory was correct.
Attorney Thomas M. Cul1inan,
counsel for the remonstrants, will
probably take an appeal to the SUI
perior court. He had q large num-
Der OF witnesses at the hearing who
were prepared TO testify s,that the
preyence OF saloon so2 near the
church would be detrimental. It was
agreed, however, that the principal
point in dispute was the distance be-
tween the church and saloon. so few
witnesses were called.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
SUPREME COURT
RULES AGAINST
HATTERS AGAIN
Twenty Thousand Dollars
Interest Goes to .. =.
Loewe

Members Of the United HatteFs of
North America will not get the inter-
est on the money in various banks
which Dietrich e. Loewe, the Dan
bury hat manufacturer, attached at
the time he brought the big boycott
suit against the union. The United
States supreme court today handed
dow ma decision in which it said Loewe
is entitled to the $4,000 interest
which has accrued since the funds
have been attached, The lower court
decided the interest belonged to the
Union. Loewe got a judgment against
the union for $353,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
HINCKS DOESN'T
Give REASON IN
DECLINING POST
Letter to Mayor Refusing
Charter Commission Ap-
pointment Indefinite
REGALES EXECUTIVE
WITH LITTLE STORY
Wilson Refuses to Comment
On Bankers Rejection
of His Favor

william L. F11nCkS mas deCnneC
with thanks the offer of Mayor Will
son Of place on the committee tha
city manager plan, Mr.. Hincks has
declined to make known his reasons
for refusing to serve on the new com.
mittee. His letter of declination fol-
lows:
II thank you for your kind
ness in appointing me a member
of the committee to draw up
City Manager Charter for Bridge
port. I feel very proud to be in
cluded as, a member of such an
able and high-minded group Of
men as those to whom you have
rendered appointments.
"A great many years ago I re-
member reading in one of Charles
Reade's stories of the advice
given by an old judge, who had
served for many years on the
bench, to his son, who had re-
ceived similar appointment.
The old judge said, My boy, de-
eide youx cases, because you' have
to; but never give your reasons,
because you do not have to-
"FN various reasons that are de-
cisive with me, it is impossible
for me to accept the appointment
you have so graciously rendered,
but on the strength of the story
which I have narrated, will not
attempt to bother you with my
reasons for declining. I seems
) wise to say, only, that I regret
that my decision must be as it is.''
Asked today If he had anything
further to say regarding his re-
fusal to serve on the committee. Mr..
Hincks said:
ttI have no hesitation in saying that
as far as my own personal prefer
ence is concerned, I am believer in
he city manager plan. To my mind
t is preferable to the straight COM
mission plan, but it is quite possible
t might be better to try the straight
plan first, with the ultf-
mate idea. in mind that we should
later move on to the city manager
plan.
"I do not feel that my reasons for
declining the mayors appointment to
the city manager committee would
interest the public; but in any event,
I feel that as long as I did not care
to go, into those reasons in my letter
to the mayor, it would hardly be
courteous for me to make a state
ment of them at this time.''
Mayor Wilson refused to make any
comment on the refusal of Mr.. Hincks
to serve on the cOmmittee He said
today he had not yet decided whom
he would ask to serve in place Of Mr..
Hincks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
PAIR WHO STOLE
KEG OF BEER FINED

Found rolling a keg Of beer through
the middle of Seaview avenue Mi
chael Miskloney. 1872 Seaview avenue,
and Samuel Dubos, 1853 Helen street,
were stopped and interrogated at /
o'clock Sunday morning by Policeman
Arnolsky. They claimed they bought
the beer for 81 In Cohen's saloon at
Pembroke and Riley streets.
The beer wholesale, costs $3.50 a keg
30 both were arrested. The liquor
dealer was reused from his bed and
he claimed it had been stolen. Judge
Frank Wilder ended further argument
over the ownership by finding both
guilty Of the theft and fining them $40
each
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
BORSTLEMAN WON'T
TAKE APPOINTMENT
TO CITY TAX BOARD

Jacob Borstelman, Republican, who
was named by Mayor Wilson to sue
ceed Percy D. Anderson on the board
of apportionment and taxation sAnt
notice to the mayor today that he
will be unable to serve on the board
The mayor said Mr.. Borstelman will
be out Of the city on business at the
time when the meetings Of the board
are held and consequently he felt it his
duty to decline the appointment. The
mayor said he had not yet decided
whom he will appoint to the place Mr..
Borstelman declines
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
ALLEGE Platter SOLD
STOLEN BAR OF GOLD

Charged with the theft of a small
bar of gold from the International
Silver Co., of East Bridgeport, Michael
Fabula, II years, of SO Hallett street,
was arrested In Reid & Todd's jewe;cs
store this morning by Policeman Emil
Ziebold, after he had sold the metal
for $3.50. Fubula is employed by the
company, from which the police claim
he stole the gold, as an assistant
Olater.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08

Washington, Jan. 8-Thomas w. Lawson occupied much
of the House rules committee hearing
alleged stock market President Wilson's
note, with running with the committee which caused
be expunged from the record and
concluded with the declaration that he could tell where the
leak but wouldn't.
At the outset of the hearing Secretary Tumuty read
statement endorsed by President Wilson, that he had no
knowledge of Presidents note before it was
newspapers and Secretary Lansing est
ony handling of the document afterit got to the
department. Both denied they had been able to find
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
TUMULTY AND LANSING DENY ALL
KNOWLEDGE OF ''IEAk'':: UfROAR Al
HEARING ASLAWS0N TAKES STAND

Presidents Secretary Issues Formal Denial of
Representative Woods Insinuations, and
Heatedly Refuses to Discuss That Gentleman's
Views Until Public Apology is Made to Him
Secretary Lansing Tells How Secrecy Was
Sought in Despatching Note to Belligerents--
Lawson Says He is "A Farmer and Starts an
Uproar When He is Questioned By Invest-
gators
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
FRENCH SUGAR RATIONS CUT.

Paris, Jan. S-M Herriott, minister
of supplies, has decided that the ra-
tions of sugar for the French people
shall be one pound and half for
each person per month after Feb. /,
according to the Matin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
COL. OMAR V. SAGE DEAD.

Catskill, n. Y, Jan. 8-Col. Omar
V. Sage, warden of Sing Sing prison
from 1894 to 1901, died at his home
here last night, aged 81 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
FATHER MURPHY'S
CONDITION CRITICAL

The condition of the Rev. John f.
Murphy, Of st. Mary's church, is to-
day reported as worse. Yesterday
was the seventy-fourth anniversary
of the pastor. He is critically i'll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
SECY. TUmuLTY DENIES
He KNEW ABOUT Note:
UPHELD BY PRESIDENT

Washington, Jan. 8-Backed with endorsement by
President Wilson, Secretary Tumul today statement
to the House rules committee, formally denying implications
involved in the alleged leak President
sons peace note The statement follows
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-08
THE WEA1,---..2

Probably fair tonight and Tuesday.
not mnch change in temperature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

w IT I the coming of the very
w early spring and the Lenten
season as well special meat
less menus are suggested for Wednes-
day and Friday. Whether one observes
these days Of abstinence or not, the
caterer will find that the service OF an
sppstizing fish dinner, with egg dishes,
crisp vegetable salads, fruits and soups
made without meat will form a welcome
change in planning the weekly menus.
Great pains. though, must be taken
70 have such dishes perfectly cooked.
The inexperienced maid may be able TO
bfoil and roast meat, but II takes a
skilled hand 20 turn out perfect ONE
let, meat substitute, delicately sea-
soned, OF q deliciously blended cream
soup With the delicate, elusive favor
one always associates with these soups.
in preparing the cooked cereal with
prune pulp one Of the lighter cereals,
such a. rice, homlny or cream Of wheat,
should be utilized. Dish the cereal In
rather deep saucer, cover with a
couple Of tablespoonfuls OF the cooked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Economy; Careful planning Keeps
Expenses Down

prune pulp and serve with thin cereal
cream. This forms such hearty first
course that the breakfast relish should
be light in character.
The cold veal left from Sundays din
ner forms the basis of the veal and rice
scalIop served on Monday. The re-
mainder of the meat is used in connec-
ton with chopped celery as the sand
witch filling for Tuesdays luncheon.
A porterhouse steak with a small flag
end is recommended for Tuesdays din
ner. Pound it slightly with a meat
mallet, place in deep plate and pour
over 1t little olive oil mixed with
tablespoonful OF vinegar. Cover the
plate and turn the steak two or three
times in the dressing before broiling.
This makes II delightfully."- tender. Cook
the flag end Of the meat at the same
time an the steak and set aside for
Thursdays breakfast, when il can he
minced, mixed with a bit Of grated
onion, heated in a brown sauce and
served on crisp toast slices.
Two rather novel recipes are sug-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

preserving power-that is, it tends to prevent
fermentation.
Naturally, those who wished to sweeten
foods at small cost and at the same time add
an anti-ferment found saccharn of great value
in preparing food products for the market.
Bat the Referee Board decided in April, 1911,
that saccharin was not good thing TO use in
foods Unfortunately because of the danger
of getting too much Of it. Consequently, the
Department of Agriculture issued decision
that, while saccharin may be necessary in
food especially prepared for sick people who
cannot use ordinary sugar, or as a legitimate
drug, it is not permissible to employ it as
sweetening agent in food products to be placed
on sale, even if the fact of its presence is de-
clared on the label.
It is as plain as the face of the man in the
moon, then, that those who would take it TO re-
duce their weight should understand that they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Food Value: Each Meal is d
Balanced Ration
TWENTY-ONE MEALS A WEEK

lemon juice and a small cup Of the
Maraschino cordial: add the figs, turn
into a small saucepan and simmer slow
Is until the figs are tender turning and
basting several times during the cook
ing. Keep the saucepan covered. Re
move from the fire and drain. Save
any of the liquor TO flavor Jelly, pud-
ding sauce or ice cream. Roll in pow
dered sugar and place in individual
paper cases. These form a delicious
dessert course and are served with
plain waters.
LEMON SPONGE PIE
Cream together three tablespoons OF
butter and one and half cups of sugar.
When very light add the yolks of three
eggs beaten until lemon colored and
the grated yellow rind of one lemon
with the strained juice. Blend to-
gether three rounding tablespoons OF
-four, a quarter of a teaspoon OF salt
and half cup OF milk; then mix with
the first ingredients, add an additional
cup of milk and the stiffiy whipped egg
whites. Turn quickly into a large pie
plate that has been lined with pastry
and bake as custard pie. Serve cold.
ROQUEFORT CHEESE DRESSING
FOR LETTUCE
Beat two ounces or a quarter Of a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
SHALL STOUT PERSONS USE SACCHARIN?

1t is further declared by other authorities
that "saccharin is of nature which acts as
a protopaSmic poison and restraints the sail
vary and pancreatc ferments."
Because of its undesirable characteristics
France, Italy and Portugal forbid its importa-
ton, while certain other countries restrict its
use.
1t is certain, then, that if saccharin is 70 be
used at all by people who wish to grow more
sylphlike it should be used with care and
under proper supervision, not by any one who
chances to go into drug store and buy it for
the purpose of following out directions which
may not be adapted to his needs at all.
Even when a competent physician declares
that its use is advisable his directions should
be followed as to how long the treatment may
be continued with safety. There is much truth
in the old saying that "A little knowledge is
dangerous thing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

are using drug continent and not another
form Of sugar.
There is even grave question whether dia-
betics, who have to avoid sugar, are benefited
by the use of saccharin. Certainly, physi-
clan who understands the condition Of the pa
tent his needs and the effects of the drug is
the one TO take the responsibility for its use.
Sugar furnishes energy, both physical and
nervous, and increases the endurance. Il is
real food
Saccharn has none of these qualities In
addition to this it places extra labor upon the
kidneys in eliminating it from the system.
Sollman, who is an authority, says:
"Saccharin has the properties Of the coal tar
group. and is therefore antiseptic and irritant.
II is sometimes given in Preventative dyspep-
STA. It's long-continued use interferes with
digestion and may lead to nephritis. Nephritis
is form Of kidney disease"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
By EMMA GARY WALLACE

ut is such a common thing to read lists OF
special diets recommended for obesity, in
~ which saecharin takes the place of sugar
that the individual who is not familiar with
the product and who is anxious to reduce his
avoirdupois is likely to accept it unhesitating-
ly as something perfectly harmless if not pos
itively beneficial.
Now. saccharin is a coal tar product which
enjoys the formidable name of Benzosulphini-
dun. 1t is a crystalline powder, nearly color
less and intensely sweet, even in dilute solu-
tons.
This artificial product is made in the labora-
tory. and has no chemical relationship nor
similarity to sugar, yet it is frequently used
as its substitute because it possesses sweet
ening power $50 times as great as that Of
sugar. In addition to this it has distinct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

one cup of dark brown sugar. pinch
of salt and three cups of water in the
upper part of the double boiler for fif-
teen minutes. When clear, remove
from the fire. flavor to taste with
vanilla extract and pour into ring
mould that has been rinsed with very
cold water. Set in a cold place TO chill
and harden and serve unmoulded. Fill
the centre with sweetened whipped
CLEAN that has been blended with half
a cup of powdered macaroon crumbs.
CAVIAR CANAPES
Cut and toast as many pieces of
bread, about one-quarter OF an inch
thick and two inches square, as you
have people to serve. Spread over each
piece of crisp toast, when cold, tea
spoon of chilled caviar. Have in readi.
ness some finely chopped parsley and
some minced onion. Take a teaspoon
of each and chop them into a hard
boiled egg until we'll mixed and fine.
This quantity is enough for six canapes.
Spread the mixture over the caviar and
serve with lemon quarters.
KNICKERBOCKER FIGS
Wash half a pound of figs and stuff
with Maraschino cherries and pecan nut
meats, allowing two cherries and three
nutmeats to each fig. Mix together two
tablespoons of sugar, one teaspoon oil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

gested for Wednesdays evening din
ner-the ROquefort cheese dressing
and the Knickerbocker figs The former
il particularly good to serve with all
green salads, and the latter, II accom-
panied by plain waters and coffee. may
take the place of the customary dessert
course.
A large slice of broiled ham Is
MANNED for Saturdays dinner, and a
small fowl for Sundays dinner. Soak
the ham for seven or eight hours In a
mixture of milk and water; then broii
over a clear fire and serve accompanied
by Drowned Spanish sauce.
Cut the fowl in joints as for fricas-
see. brown in a little hot bacon drip
ming or that from salt pork: lay in
braising pan, pour over il little rlch,
we'll seasoned stock; cover the pan
closely and cook in a moderate oven
until the meat Is tender. Strain the
liquor in the pan, thicken by the add
ton of a brown roux and stir constantly
until II boils. Then add small cupful
of button mushrooms, let IT boil again
and pour over the fowl that has been
arranged on a hot platter.
Tested Recipes
MOCK MAPLE TAPIOCA
Cook half a cup Of instant tapioca,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
By VIRGINIA CARTER LEE
Culinary Expert Of The Tribune Institute

AL these menus have been planned BY Miss
n Lee for the special benefit OF the house
keeper who wishes TO give the right
food 10 each member of her family and al the
same time 10 make each dollar OF her house.
keepino budget count for lis utmost value
Therefore wise buying, careful use OF fef'
overs the use OF novel and tempting dishes and
the right relation OF foods 10 one another form
The basis for planning the fwenfy'one meals q
week suggested by The Tribune Institute MISS
Lee prints here the recipes fhaf cannon DC
found in fhe average cook book. AodfhonA
recipes of any dishes mentioned in fhese menus
that may be unfamiliar TO the housewife VIII
gladly be sent 10 any reader who VIII ~rte 10
Miss Lee, in care OF The Tribune nsHtute'
enclosing seif-addressed stamped envelope
and stating clearly which recipes she deS'fes'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

Dollars and Wdicious
nting Will Make Even
d Modest Little Gar
den Beautiful

Almost every scotsman will sell this choice
Of twenty-five packages of seeds for 81.
Snapdragon Ncotiana
Ladyslipper Petunla
Cockscomb EMMA
Ageratum STOCK
Sweet Alyssum Phlox
Centaurea Scablosa
To obtain the longest possible blooming sea-
son of ANIMALS, the time of planting must be
carefully considered. Some must be planted
the very instant the frost is over, even taking
a chance that they might get caught by late
frost. Each packet of seeds should be planted
in at least two paintings, the second one from
two to three weeks later than the first.
The following is list of hardy ANIMALS that
can be sown very early in the spring:
Sweet Alyssum Nasturtium
Candytuft Nlcotana
California Poppy Early Cosmos
Caliopsis Marlgod
Caendula Petuna
Gallardia Zinnia
ANIMALS that should be planted in August
TO bloom in the following spring, but which also
can be sown in the early spring-in which case
they will bloom from August on to fall-are:
Panses CornfOwers
Snapdragon Larkspur
Forget Me-Not Shirley Poppies
This list will be ready for early spring
blooming if started in hotbed or greenhouse
in February. From three to four weeks can
be saved in the blooming time of any of the
plants mentioned if started in a cold frame.
The tender ANIMALS that will bloom in June
if sown in hotbed or cold frame in February
or March, are
Asters Begona
Scabiosa Ageratum
Cockscomb Vinca
Heliotrope Lobelia
Verbena Salpiglossis