HOME NEWSPAPER or THE " “City of Nerwalk ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD BY A OPECiAL WIRE AND OUR OWN OPERATOR- " 12 PAGES DAILY ‘ OF LjOcAL’ ' General News}: ESTABLISHED 1870 Otflce as Second Class Matter. ' Entered at the South Not-ovals Post— SOUTH NORWALK, CONN, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1914 rma . 6’ Ad Hold , Fir . 1y: Si 11 illiiSl fllSSfliUilll no flllillil Final Step Taken by the Govern-1 meni to Have Unscrambting of Many- Companies or 1111111111111. ominous Jails How T. C. I. Control Was Obtained ! --—vr-- PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20.—-After ‘testimony has been taken in different sections of the country during the greater part of the last threeyears, the government's suit to dissolve the Unit- . ,ed States Steel Corporation on the' ground that its creation was a viola- tion of the Sherman anti-Trust law. was on the docket of the United States ‘District Court here today for final ar- gument. The suit was filed in the tUnlted States Court-tor theDistrict oi ‘ New Jersey. on Oct. 28, 1911, and was transferred to Philadelphia for argu- ment before Judges of the Third Juli- ciai Circuit. .._...,__ (Continued on Eighth Page). CENTURY OLD HOUSE BURNED. .SUIFFIELD, Oct. 20.—Fire destroyed the buildings on the Poole place. own- ed by the late Patrick Heavy, today. In stage-coaching days the house Was a tavern used by travelers between lHartford and Springfield and in its 52 rooms there were ample accommoda- tions for all. The house was more than one hundred years old. In recent years the family of Mr. Heavy had lived in it. When the fire broke out today sever al of those who were‘upstairs had to make exits through the windows. The loss is placed at $10,000, with about $4,- 000 insurance. In the ell had been stored the cutting from half an acre of tobacco. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hownrth an- nounce the engagement of their dangli- ter Betty, to Ernest, A, Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Taylor. of South Norwalk. Conn, folmerly of this- city.——Fail River, (Mass) Herald. UNIONVILLE WOMAN SUICIDES. UNIONVIDE, Oct. 20.—Mrs. Eliza; beth F. Graham took poison, dying be fore a physician arrived. today. Medi- cal Examiner Ripley gave a verdict oi suicide. Mr, and Mrs... Graham came here from Windsor two weeks ago. BEEllS MARKET PllllK. BIIIIPS lfic LB Roast Pork, 16c lb. ‘ Fresh Hams, 18c. lb Fresh Shoulders, 151:. lb. vLegs Spripg Lamb. 1511. lb. J ; stew Veal, 12 1-2c. lb. linings Grapes, 4 lbs. for 25¢. «Cranberries. 6c. qt. "\ drops fruit. 4 for _25c, \ W, V 5. '- -—u£w H6751. manackamo. Just the nicest place to hold‘ ladles' \ lllllil [ll lllllilll lllllllll Nlllllillllllllllll ISLAND, Coast and Geodetic Survey Warns Boatmon of Exist- ence ot Rocks in Harbor Local and other yachtsmen and fishermen have been warned by an, 1111111111111 111111 ____1 sucoss iAnoiher [Record Crowd in At. tendanoe, and the financial i Residue Gratitying —-—-——— officer of the Coast and Geodetic Sur- i vey that a small rocky ledge has been[ found about 871') yards before the 811': trance to Cockenoe island harbor is reached. The ledge is covered with a depth of less than six feet of water at, low tide. Other rocks and ledges have been discovered in and about harbors in- last. Long island Sound within the few weeks, among them being a long rock ledge at the entrance to the \‘or-- walk harbor. The ledge is called a pinnacle rock with a depth of about: 30 feet at high tide. it is not prob. able that local boats will have diffi- culty with the ledge. although the re ports have been sent in and will be‘ chartered on the maps. SAYS llllK TIIEII If“ IllllllEllEll ' BOSJ‘ON, Oct. Elle—Police officials to- day said that they had no kn‘bwiedge of an alleged confession by a lion train- er here that he had shot Emerson Die- trich, whose body was found in a cage of lions in Chicago last June They were unable to say who sent the tele- gram from this city, signed “Chief? Halpin" and telling of the purported confession, which was received 'yester- day by Dietrich’s tether, Ernest G. W. Dietrich. an architect. of Brooklyn, N Y. The lion show of which Dietrich formerly was manager appeared in this city two weeks ago, but the troupe is no longer here, It is understood that the young wOnlan exhibitor of the lions, who was in Chicago at the time of Dietrich's death, is now in Bayonne, N. J. OLD SAVllllllllK POST llFFliiE ROBBED l OLD SAYBROOK, Oct. 20. —The- postofiice here was broken into and the safe blown and robbed of about $100 in stamps early today. The rob bers overlooked hbout $1, 000 in stamps. Persons living near the post- ofiice heard the explosion and noti- fied the postmaster, John A Ayer. The latter called up on the telephone a friend living next to the general store, in which the postofilce is least- ed, to ask‘hlm about the affair. While ‘they were talking, Mr. Ayer said they heard sounds on the wire which indi- cated that the Tobbers in the store were listening to the conversation. The telephone was aparty wire, .the store _being‘ on the line. .At_any rate by the tifne the postmaster and oth- ers reached the postoifice, the robbers had disappeared. , Nothing was taken from the store , .. I t _..—-v 8111111111 atoms . . PlittlE turn nostril Spring. loin chops, 141:. lb.‘ Rib Lamb Chops. 12¢. lb. Sirloin Steak. 18c. lb. Beef Lover, 121:. lb. 32 Washington street. ‘1 < . , . ‘ ’ - -_ pair shoes. W. Torpy. '/ -112... Moi-EL museum. Just the nicest place to hold ladles' Club Luncheons. .3—Lucgv NUMBER omen Country Club Saturday night. Use- 1111 trophies. Regular dollar dinner ' Club Luncheons. Thursday night. ’ _ enthusiasm that aboundcd in the ‘Toun Assembly Hall last night, the closing night of the First District Fireman’s Fair. As the hour of mid- jnight wag sounded there came to an end one of the most successful afi'airs ever held. a triumph not merely finali- ‘selen eleniugs brought into the hall a goodly crowd who found pleasure in 'patronizing the various booths and en joyed the dancing. The tire iaddies cannot be overlooked in a word of ,praise for the able manner in which ‘they handled the occasion, and it was ‘their untiring labor that brought tri- umph into their ranks. With the throng that was present last night. the floor space of the Arm- OI'Y 3399” have been taxed to its ca- pacity, but the overcrowdedness had "not the slightest effect in comparing the joy and pleasure which was writ- ten on the flee-or everyone. liision now and then interrupted the gracefully gliding couples. and it was With a sigh of regret that the danc- ers gave in to keeping step to “Home, Sweet Home." the fImiiiar closing- tune. Svec’s‘orchestra furnished the hearty approval. The result financially is known only inxgenerai, namely that the not re- ceipts are far in excess of any other fair that has been held. it will be a few days before the exact figures are known, there being several reports . still-outstanding. The merchants who so generously donated various prizes are gratefully thanked by the committee [ad the public's support is deeply appreciat- ed. The award of the donations resulted as follows: Diamond ring, thn Svec; $25 in gold. Mrs. George Hands Der- by; $10 in gold, C Burr; 6 silver lforks, W. Secor; kitchen ware, Clar- ence Knapp; silk umbrella, E, Mun phy; stove, W. ’Ireiand; pair blan- kets, J. T.:McManus; barrel of flour, Mrs. Lizzie Eagan; pair of shoes, G. Lazarus; ton of coal, J. H, Manning; fancy quilt, C, Everson; silverware, D. F. Kennedy; pipe. A. Hayes; ham, A Brotherton; box of fancy candy, J. W. Mei'oche; shaving cup and brush, Mrs. M. J. Ryle; pair shoes. Mrs. J. H. orderior‘mx photos. Neil MéNalll’; load of wood. Joseph Laydenicorder for bat, F. Benedict; boat, E. Whit- tog rod, F. W. Wheeler, basket of .frult, Samuel L, Weed: Mrs. Parehty; shaving Cup and brush. John Mediums; ‘bottie i of- perfume. Jah1esigyt'OOdyQ-bo; of writing paper. Thomas Fagan, umbrella, S. C. Bow- ell: barrel flour, 1’. Prust: set; W. Griffin: box of 24 cans of ' pineapple; Mrs. Feters; rocking chair, ; E. S, Adams: silver bowl, Miss Judd; coat attractor, Lester Stan; pair shoes, J. Fallon; pet of underwear, 3 Brother- -:ton silk umbrella Mrs. 8hephard; ‘ JAKE!) BEAN SUPPER. Given by Lady Jennings' Lodge in Redmon'o Hall, ‘ Washington streets October 21. 1914. Supper served from bors‘donotlpg food bring to hell by 3 or 4 o'clock. Fitting indeed was the gaiety and; Dancing, went on just the same, though a col-j l ciaily but socially, for each of the' ‘ music every evening. and it met with _ Manning; fishing pole, Mrs. Murray: 5 more; boiled ham, Joseph Cook; ash: perculator. man, Danbury; flashlight, W. J. Pow~ , carving . 6 to 7:30 p. :11. Admission 15c. Mem- , > there is no change in the situation. anese Occopy Important Ladrone Island, Be longing to » Germany and Lying Betwe ’ the Philippines and Hawaii. British Submarine. u, 4 ,, PARIS, Oct. 20, 3 p. m.~——Tl1e French War Office gave out an ‘officisl announcement this afternOOn as fol- lows: “In Belgium, in spite of \iolcnt attacks of the cue- my the Belgian army has held its pchsition on the line 09' the river Yser. “There have been other actions in the region of Ypres between the allied forces operating in this terri- tory and the forces of the enemy. “On our left wing the Germans continue to hold Strongly their advance posts around Lille in the direc- tion of'Armcnticrcs. Fournes and La Bassee. “011 the Mcusc the enemy has endeavored in vain to drive back the advance posts of our troops. 4wl10 have moved out along the rigllt bank of this stream in the peninsula of Camp dcs Remains. “To sum up, during,r the day of Oct. 19, we have made progress at \arimls points on the front. I “Russia: In East' Prussia and on the Vistula Rix er Tile efforts of the Austrians to cross the river San have been repulsed, The battle south of Przemysl is continuing under conditions favorable to the Russians." TOKIO, Oct. 20.—-Tlle Navy Department has an- nounced the occupation,~ for military purposes, of strate- gically important islands in the Marianne (or Ladrone), Marshall, East Caroline and West Caroline Archipela‘ goes. 4 Previous announcement has been made of the accu- pation of Japan of islands in the Marshall and Caroline groups. The occupatidn of an island in the Marianne or Ladrone group has not previously been reported. The Marianne Islands lie directly east of Luzdn, and about 1,700 miles from Manila. In this group is the Island , Of Guam. which was acquired by the United States in 1898 I-Ilerc the United States maintains a small military force, and there 1s a cable statiou 011 the line between Ma- rnila,.»Honolulu and San FranciscoTbe Marianne group is about. 500 miles south of the Benin Islands, which belong to Japan. The ‘total area of the Mariannes is about 420 square miles Most of them are densely wooded and all are described as very fert1le. ' With the exception of Guam all the islands in tins ”group were sold by Spain to Germany 1n 1899, and form part~of a government district of German New Guinea. _ It was anounced from Tokio on Oct 6 that the Japan-, ese squadron delegated to destroy the German fleet in the South Seas had landed bluejackets on Jaluit Island, the seat: Of government is this » Marshall which was almexed by Germany in 1886 _The Marshalls are in the South Pacific about midway between the Philippines and Hawaii. Jaiuit Island is 38 ilbles long and 22- miles wide. It has been the headquarters of a big ‘_ ‘ ‘ ., ‘1 16 . M‘s Archipelago, . i 1 ~ adjacent group of islands. over 60 years. will henceforth be allowed to depart from I _ traction of England is the main object of the present-w its perpetual menace is intolerable. the German people ; world s dictator- 111111 be shaken, but it is ten~fold our duty Germans Si German cOmpany which traded with the Marshall 1.111(1- ‘ 1 TOKIO, Oct. 29.-——It was announced officially in TO- kio today that the German torpedo boat “S 90," which escaped from Tsing Tau under cover of darkness. has been, found aground and destroyed by the Japanese, at a print 60 miles south of Kiao Chow Bay. V .- \ SASEBO, Japan, Dot. 2), 4 p. m.—-—According to in-‘ formation reaching here today; only three members Of the crew of 284 men of the Japanese cruiser Takacbiho, which was sunk by a mine in Kiao Cllow Bay on "the night of Oct. 17, survived thcldisaster. The body of Cap-,1 tain Ito has been recovered. ' ,1 BERLIN, Oct. 20 by wireless to Sayv1llc, L. 1.. Oct. 5 20. ——-It has officially stated here today that the British new submarine E 3 uas sunk on Sundav, Oct. 18, by Ger—1 man warships 1n the North Sea. LONDON, Oct. 20, 9:30 a. 111.-,——A dispatch to the, Chronicle from Pas—dc-Calais. dated Monday, says first, between forty and fifty passengers were killed and eighty. 11 crc injured in a train wreck Saturday at Marquis, ber tween Calais and Bouloguc. Two trains, carrying soldiers. and refugees, collided, owing to -the fact. that a brOktin signal wire released the danger signal. Man) carriages .t Were wrecked. ~ LONDON, Oct. 20, 9 :40 a. 111. ——A dispatch to Ron ter‘ 5 Telegram Company from Berlin via AnlsteEdam say ._ that all Frenchmen and French women under 17 and \ Germany on the regular trains via Schafi'hauseu, Switz-‘K erland. Th; German authonties will facilitate their de~ parture as much as p0551blc,a11d a bureau establishcil in. Home will assist them in passing through Switzerland The measure is reciprocal in nature and meant to meet 8 similar departure of Germans in France. AMSTERDAM, via London, Oct. 20,7 45 a. m.“ The Berlin Tageblatt, in an editOrial, appears to renoun the View recently preVaIent in Germany that the clear “Because. Russia threatened us,’ ’it says; ”and because went to war Until we finish we must not forget for. . moment why we began. ”Every loss of power by England means for Russia a further gain of strength, influence and freedom of move ment. we all hope that England' 5 position as the ____-a_ (Continuation Third Pagf.) -
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