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Shilling Fund for Purpose of Re-
flrinn Paving Bonds
' Highly gratifying reports were pree-
ented at the annual meeting of the
Second Taxing District. last evening.
1 new mus City Halli‘tli'e‘two utilities onus
dIitrict'. the water works and, electric
light plant. showing net profits of‘ the
year of about $20,000 each. In «‘appre
ciation of the services of theIdiltrlct
commissioners it was voted to give
them a salary of $500, to be divided
between the three members as they
deemed best. and to pay the three elec-
(Contlnued, on Ninth Page)
DANIEL FROH‘MAN measure
The Scale of Justice in five parts at
the Pleasant Hour and Lockwood'e
flail today,
FilllTIETli ANNIVERSARY
SURPRISE PARTY
A surprise party was secretly plan-
ned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Park-
er's son. daughters and other rela-
.. tives in observance of their fortleth
wedding anniversary. Arrangements
were made for a theatre party. when
the door bell rangnlast night, and
changed their program. Mrs. Parker
answered-the bell and to her great
”surprise about forty-five guests de-
tained her at home. Friends from
Mount Vernon. New Jersey, Phila-
delphia and Boston made merry
throughout the evening. The house
wag abundantly provided with art-
istic baskets of fruit. flowers and
useful gifts. Among some of the
gifts was that of Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis
Murray and pretty daughter Elsie—
3 \er) pretyy gold brooch set with
rubies—appropriate for the day as
marking the milestone of forty faith-
ful years. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar '~S
Parker. of Mount Vernon. gave a
nndsome cut glass fruit dish; from
Mrs.Parker's daughters. .Mrs. Chas.
CH. Yong, o‘f‘Lowndes avenue, and
Mrs. George H. Scotield of 'Rowan
street. was a beautiful cut'glass vase,
filled with cut flowers. Oihef~ pieces
of cut glass were also received.
A buffet lu'ncheon was served at
10 o‘clock. The close of the evening
with a toast by their son. Edgar S.
'I’urker. ovbr the loving cups of rare
old wine, "Long live mother and dad.'
All unanimously convinced their host
and hostess it was the finest evening
”they had ever spent.- _
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—Mrs. John W Wehele and Miss
'Ellzabeth‘ Megiben. of Castle House,
New York announce the opening of a
I -scl1ool of modern dancing. under their
direction, at Red Men's Hall, South
‘Norwalk. Friday September 18th
from 8 to 10 p.111. Application jnay
be made at 2 Morgan avenue. BIhone
. call 131s; V
. —-Ca1nplng outfits for sale at Jen.
nings' auction. Saturday
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Youth [Who Has Been Roaming
About the Streets «11 some
Time [taken ni Custody
John Coppei, a. young Italian lad, who
is a familiar figure about the citys
streets. has been ordered deported to
Italy by Judge John Keogh.
Young Coppel has worked in vari-
ous places in this city. and has shined
shoes. sold papers and washed dishes.
It is claimed. however. that he prefers
looting to all these.
After his mother died several years
ago, in \aples. Ital, the lad came to
this city to live wi his father. When
he arrived in this country he found his
fagier. too, had died. He lived with
his brother. on Wood street, for some
time, but it is said they couldn't agree.
and the boy has slept (wherever he
could find a soft spot at night. He has
a sister in Philadelphia.
This morning in a City Holl cell
young Coppe tearfully told of his dread
of going back to Italy, where he lily!
neither relative nor friend. WWI-Ell;
to get a steady io‘hibt‘ 111111 uto- 11ml.
‘hbnys‘r I-.. ”:1 .
The local authorities have been in
communication with the lmmlgtation
authorities relative to the case. and
the boy will receive, thegbest of treat-
ment and will be,properl‘y cared for.
-—FAi.L OPENING.
Mrs, 13, M. Taylor cordially invites
you to inspect her Fall and Winter
Models in‘Millinery, FridnY. Saturday
and Monday. September 11:19-21:00
North Main St. Hanford Block, South
Norwnlk
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Mrs. Jennie Kelly Painfully Hurt
in Wall Street, While Running
ior Trolley Oar
Mrs. Je’nnie Kelly, of Broad River,
was struck by an automobile while run-
ning for the Broad River trolley, yes-
terday afternoon, at 4:45 o'clock. She
was knocked down, but was not run
over, the driver.‘ Franklin S. Smith,ot
Montclair,.N. 'J.. bringing ‘the machine
to a dead stop in a very short. space.
Mrs. Kelly suffered a contusion of the
head and asbruised elbow. The “accl-
dent occurred on West aveiiue at the
junction of the ‘Broad River tracks
with the main line The injured wo
man was carried into Dr. G. E. Cram's
office and he ordered her removed to
the Norwalk Hospital. At noon today
the authorities there stated that she
was resting comfortably and showed
no signs of internal injuries.
obtained from eye witnesses ‘make it
appear that there was no carelessness
on the part of the driver of the ‘ma
chine. Mrs. Kelly stepped off the trol-
ley car on the main line and started
for the Broad'River car. In doing so
she got directly in the path of the ma'
chine with the result that it struck her.
2:118 automobile is owned by Emily S
Richer; of Joplin, Missouri. Neither
she or the driver were held by the po-
lice. ..
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.é-DAI'NAEL 15110111va PRESENTS
"the Scale of Justice in five parts at
the Pleasant Hour and Lockwo‘od's
“Hall today.
AlAl Bi BEVISEB
lions Adopted
Directlkjfih‘ahya in Rules
and Regulations
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Sharp Gritlolenilllver Brion flow
Charged. for, hetero
Iii’ilie cl dissatisfaction whilch has
Momentum-lee. burst into a resin!
some n the first annual
the First District hold in‘ the Town
assembly thl last night. Before
edioernmnt- had been taken-the com-
missioners were .unmerclfuliy, flayed
by speakers because of their attitude
concerning the increased water rates.
and the installation ofImeters. and a
" set of resolutions. numbering eight.
which was introduced by Samuel la
Weed. were passed. Only one of the
eight occasioned any opposition to its
passage. Criticism of the most perth
neat kind was handed to_the board on
11151781111 matters and not infrequently;
did applause greet the animated re
marks of Dr. T. F clune, who vigor-
ously attacked the method in which
affairs have been conducted by the
commissioners.
(Continued on Third Page)
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GOLUIIIIS DAV
'l'll BE OBSERVED ‘
The committee appointed by the
members of Court Edmond de Amicis.
Foresters of America. are certainly
determined to celebrate Columbus
Day in Norwalk in a manner befitting
the occasion. At a meeting of this
committee last evening arrangements ‘
were completed to this end. it. is
planned to' hold a grand parade at 1
o’clock. which will he followed by an
enjoyable reception in the quarters
of the Columbus Club on Lexington
avenue. The. evening will be pleas
-nntly occupied by a big ball. to be
held in Arion Hall. Further details
of the perpde will be published later.
The members of the'energ'etic com-
mitteewho have thearrangements to
The stories which the police have_
make the affair a notable one in
charge are as follows: ,
Frank Oddo, chairman; A; Gara-
mone, vice-chairman; Joseph Orioles.
secretary. F. Lomha‘rdo, Treasurer; A.
‘Romano. ‘F. Colombo. F. Satta. A. M11-
gavero, R_ Capuano, B. 'Plscopa, A.
mega. r0111. M. Galbo. B. Nuseren‘
dine and P. Cavallo, I
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- gm, A BARGAIN.
in anew “l“id" at The Dreyer Hat "
Company Men’s sample hats at re
tail—Factory prices. Railroad Ave.
and Clay St.. South, Norwalk.
41913 7-passenger touring'car for
hire. :2. 50 per hour. Special rates by
trip a' specialty. Arthur H. Morrison.
I Dises'n Garage, R. R. Ave. Tel. 606- 4. .
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Partly cloudy tonight.
” f Victories
" tally Deny French English Rope
German Retreat of West
111 Said to be Only a Practical Maneou
sot Affecting Strategical Position. Germf
Say French Attempt to Break Through
as V1ctoneusly Repulscd
tench Report Today Says: “Germans
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Slowly Giving Way as Battle Contmues
I
PARIS, Sept 17, 7 a. m —The rear guard action, sup-
. .. .posetl at first to be intended as a check to pursuit and to
tacilite‘t‘e the retreat of the mass of the armies of Gener-
" ‘ Von Kluck’ Ind Von Buelow. has M11130
_ _ ably-be tilled in history" the ‘hWof i'Af‘she.
-Wf1ether the Germans have found it‘ neccuarjt or it‘dvisa~
ble to turn and engage in a general action or not, this
What _
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great battle wages fiercely and rivals in importance the ‘
battle of the Marne.
The War Office says that the French have not
flinclied at any point. This sounds as if they were 011
the defensive. and this might be so in view of the
strength of the position the Germans occupy. The official
communication Sunday said that the French and English
' had crossed the Alene; if so, they have the river at their
back while the Germans are strongly entrenched 011 the
iheights‘of Leon and 'Rhci'ms with their right protected
by. thenOisc and theAisne at NOyon.
The undetermined element in this fight is the allies'
right, which is in pursuit of the Crown Prince’s army.
All reports indicate that the latter is\quite as demoral-
ized as was von Kluck's army and is suffering equally
from lack of provisions and ammunition. While von
Kluck has no doubt received what he ‘n‘eeds‘inthis res-
pect it is doubtful 4f the Crown PrinCe has.
The issue of the battle may depend on the condition
in which the .Crown Prince reaches the frbnt and wheth-
er he can make a stand and prevent the allies from
turning the German left.
, Some of the military experts still think that the Ger-
mans hope by this action officially to check the onrush
of the allies and that later they will take up the defen-
' sive on the Namur line..‘ There was credit even for a
rumor current yesterday that Emperor William had or-
dered Generalvon IKluck'hot to resist 'I in France. and
that he: was ready to listen to offers of peace through
Pope Benedict XV. or President Wilson, but the stream
.of wounded coming from the front seems to disprove this
and indicates that the battle will be to a finish.
., There is still no confirmationof the report that the
Indian cavalry have lai‘ided'in France and are ready for
action.- Paris is filled with run ms of the imminent co-
operation of these troops as well as of the Russians, but
= 'the report are without definite foundation.
In a dispatch reporting the rout of 3,000 German cav-
alry between Hooglede and Poperinge, Belgium, the
name of the Cavalry forces operating against them is cen-
. sored. This combat was violent and 11111nd automobiles
with quick— —firers, and much ammunition- and‘ provisions
were captured, though the Germans were said to out~
‘. number their opponents three to one. _, -
Cold and heavy rains are falling may“, throughout
the fighting zone in Northern and Eastern-France.
tary observers are of the opinion that :1» '18 inclement
weather will add to the difficulties of "‘f‘t‘hfil Germans in
..greater degree than to the Frence. 1.1m
of their heavy field artillery 1mp1§flsle
best roads, and the progress of th ‘e ‘
trains. encumbered with men made ill, through exposure,
Except on the
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make the use. '
.Geih‘itn- supply_ .
‘I W111 be interfered with
1
. LQNDK)N,Scpt.17, 1:30 p m.I—The world“
large bag; once more been set the task of guessing it
I the terrific clash of arms on the heights northward of .
.. riv‘ci" 315111;? 13 progressing «
Berlin claim that the attacks“ of the allies have Fed’s
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"ceeded. while it is asserted officially in London that tho
German couiter attacks have been repulsed and that 1;)”.
invaders are silowly giving way. Sympatizers on both,“
narrator‘s are referring to different points in the vast field
of action. - .
_ \VASH‘INGTON, Sept. 17.—-—Tl1e German embassy .'
today received the following wireless from Berlin:
western wing was a practical maneuver not affecting that;
stratgical position. The French attempt to break through ‘
the center of the German position was Victoriously rép’ui'
sed. .
“There is confirmation of German successes at scv- ,
reports that the losses of the British army in the monk ~
fighting amount to 15,900 dead‘zfnd Wounded."
. LONDDAN," Sept. I7, 7:49p. n1.—In a dispatch frou‘l'.
Paris the. correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says that “
the Italian reservists in the French capital have been call-J
ed“ for Sept 28. They believe. the correspondent says, j .I
that this means Italy’ I; entranCe into the War.
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PARIS Sept. 17, 4. 32 a. n1.——A dispatch to the Hita-
vas Agency from Rennes says that 1.200 prisoners arrivv.
ed there yetserday and were sent to Brest. .
A German officer among the prisoners wrote to his
family, says the dispatch, that theI best thing for Ger:
many is to sign pearce.” ’ ,
PA’RIS. Sépt. I7. 3:20 p. ’ In.-—Tl1e Germans are
slowly‘giving way in the gfeat battle that continues {0f
do; along the line of the river Alene, according to " io
fiial announcement made in Paris this afternoon. ‘ '. " '
,.
LONDON, Sept. 17. 4 :2)a. m.——An officer of the
British cruiser High Flyer has been given the follpwing‘
- account of the sinking of the North German Lloyd Imus
< , Atlantic i'iner Kaiser Wilhelm dcr Gro’sse, off the coast,
Of Africa, the latter part of August. by the cruiser.
. _ “While we were coahng at Las Palmas, Canary
lands, we heard that two colliers had left for R10 tie (Bro;
" 1 west Africa. We follow ed and sighted the Kzuser ‘1
, .;l19l'm‘ (ler Crease within 20 miles of Rio do. Cro ‘w1tl‘l
icdhiers alongside. We ppencd fire at 3:10 o’clock on
finished at 4.25. The Kaiser Wilhelm sank at 5:10
7,0111- Lydditc‘ shells soon settled things. Qur ship was
struck ten times. 1 ,
repulsed and that the German counter attacks have auo-I.
sides are thus met with directly conflicting statements, . ‘
. which can be reconciled only on the aSsumpt’ion that the, '
“'All the French- English reports of victories of bah-
ties 1n France are untrue. The German retreat of I the _
erdl points of the long extended battleefield. The Temp‘s‘ "
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