When the edge of a rug persists in
curling up, lay over it, on the wrong
side, a damp cloth, and on this place
a moderately hot iron. Let it stand
for a few minutes and the steam will
make the rug lie perfectly flat.
An old corset steel dress-stay, or
piece of stiff wire, cat-stitched diag
onally at the corners on the wrong
side of a much-used tapestry rug, will
keep it from curling.
SUIT FOR $500.
Attorney Frederick E. Morgan of
this city, brought suit in the Com
mon Pleas Court yesterday against
Samuel H. Graham of this city, al
leging that a check for $300, drawn
on the Connecticut National bank,
was returned marked "No funds."
Damages of 1500 are asked.
KELLY-WANTS DAMAGES.
Hugh P. Kelly of New York, start
ed suit in the Common Pleas Court
yesterday against Sara Brown of this
city, alleging that $302 la due for
goods furnished. Damages of $500
are claimed. The suit ia returna
ble to the September term.
Philosophical Society
To Hear Noted Speakers
Officers Arrange Program of
wide Interest Dr. Katzoff, Prominent Physician,
Lecturer and Author, Serves As President.
Entering upon its sixth successful
year, the Bridgeport Philosophical
society, which aims to maintain on a
co-operative basis a free platform and
open forum for discussing any subject
that pertains to the public welfare
with lectures, discussions and debates
of the highest order, has prepared an
unusually fine program for the com
ing season. Beginning with October 1,
lectures and recitals will be given on
the first and third Wednesday of each
month at the Knights of Pythias
Hall, 1025 Main street.
Officers of the society include Dr.
Simon Louis Katzoff, president; Mrs.
